Berean Study Bible Unity in the BodyPaul wrote while confined under Roman guard, likely during his first imprisonment in Rome. His chains were the result of faithful service to Christ, and he viewed himself ultimately as belonging to the Lord rather than as Rome’s captive. His suffering gave weight to his appeal, showing that allegiance to Christ governed his circumstances and conduct. Eph 3:1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus… I urge you Paul appeals as a spiritual father who has spent the first part of the letter describing God’s saving work and the believers’ identity in Christ. He now turns to the practical responsibilities that flow from that calling. Rom 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy,… to walk in a manner worthy Their daily walk, or conduct and lifestyle, was to correspond with the gospel they had received. Worthy living reflected the value of their calling and included humility, holiness, love, unity, and obedience, displaying the new life Christ had given them. Php 1:27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy… of the calling you have received: God had called them out of spiritual death into salvation and into His people. Their shared calling required a life that reflected their position in Christ and strengthened the unity of the church. 2Ti 1:9 He has saved us and called us to a holy calling… with all humility and gentleness, Humility recognizes God’s authority and rejects self-promotion. Gentleness governs strength, responding without harshness or retaliation. In a culture that often admired status and force, these qualities marked believers as people shaped by Christ rather than worldly ambition. They protect the church from pride, rivalry, and needless conflict. Mat 11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me… with patience, Patience endures pressure, provocation, and the weaknesses of others without resentment. God patiently bears with sinners, and His people are to show the same restraint within the church. Unity cannot endure where every offense produces anger or division. 1Th 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly… bearing with one another in love, Believers are to make room for one another’s faults and differences, supporting rather than abandoning one another. Love seeks the good of fellow Christians and refuses to treat personal irritation as a reason for separation. Such love joined people across social, ethnic, and economic divisions in the early church and remains necessary for faithful unity. Col 3:13 Bear with one another and forgive any complaint… and with diligence Believers are to give careful, persistent attention to their conduct toward one another, recognizing that unity requires deliberate effort rather than passive agreement. 2Pe 1:5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith… to preserve the unity of the Spirit The Holy Spirit has made all true believers one in Christ, joining them in a common faith, salvation, and life. Their responsibility is not to create that unity but to guard it from division, pride, bitterness, and false teaching. Jhn 17:21-23 that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me… through the bond of peace. Peace holds the church together through reconciliation, patience, humility, and forgiveness. In the biblical sense, peace is more than the absence of conflict; it is the presence of harmony and wholeness. It reflects the peace Christ secured between God and His people and is to govern relationships within the body of Christ. Col 3:14-15 And over all these virtues put on love… There is one body The Church is Christ’s unified people, joined to Him and to one another despite differences of ethnicity, social position, and background. Like a body, its members have distinct roles yet depend on one another under Christ, its head. 1Co 12:12 The body is a unit, though it is composed of many parts… and one Spirit, The Holy Spirit gives spiritual life to every believer and forms them into one people. His presence marks those who belong to Christ and equips the Church for faithful service. Eph 2:18 For through Him we both have access to the Father… just as you were called to one hope All believers share the same certain expectation: resurrection, eternal life, and full fellowship with Christ in God’s coming kingdom. Eph 1:18 I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened,… when you were called; God’s call brings people from sin into salvation through Christ, not because of human merit but according to His grace and purpose. 1Co 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son… one Lord, Jesus Christ alone is the sovereign head of the church. Confessing Him as Lord set believers apart from both pagan loyalty to emperors and the rejection of Jesus by many in the Jewish community. The church’s unity rests on allegiance to the risen Christ, who possesses divine authority over all His people. 1Co 8:6 Yet for us there is but one God, the Father… one faith, All believers share the same gospel: salvation through Christ’s death and resurrection and submission to His teaching. This common faith guarded the church against division and false teaching, binding Jews and Gentiles into one people. Jud 1:3 Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you… one baptism; Baptism publicly marks entry into the Christian community and identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. Regardless of social standing, ethnicity, or former religion, those baptized into Christ belong to the same body. Mat 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,… one God and Father of all, Paul grounds the unity of the church in the one true God. He is Father of all believers, who have been brought into His family through faith in Christ, and Creator and ruler of all people. 1Co 8:6 Yet for us there is but one God, the Father… who is over all God possesses supreme authority over every nation, ruler, power, and circumstance. Nothing lies outside His rule. Psa 103:19 The LORD has established His throne in heaven… and through all He accomplishes His purposes throughout the life of His people, sustaining, guiding, and working in the church He has redeemed. Rom 11:36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things.… and in all. God dwells in believers by His Spirit, making His presence a shared reality among those united in Christ. Col 3:11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised… Now to each one of us Paul addresses every believer in the church, Jew and Gentile alike. Unity in Christ does not erase individual identity or responsibility within the body. 1Co 12:7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given… grace has been given God freely supplies what each Christian needs for salvation, growth, and service. In Ephesus, where worship often involved ritual obligation, this gift stood apart as God’s unearned favor. Rom 12:6 We have different gifts according to the grace given us.… according to the measure God distributes grace and spiritual ability according to His wisdom and purpose. No believer receives gifts on the basis of merit, and each has a fitting place in the church. Rom 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you:… of the gift of Christ. Christ is the source and measure of every spiritual blessing. Through His saving work, believers receive both forgiveness and the strength to serve Him in the life of the church. Rom 5:15-17 But the gift is not like the trespass… This is why it says: Paul cites Psalm 68:18 to portray Christ as the victorious King whose work fulfills God’s revealed plan. Psa 68:18 You have ascended on high; You have led captives away.… “When He ascended on high, After His resurrection, Christ ascended bodily into heaven, taking His rightful place of authority and triumph over sin, death, and the powers opposed to God. Psa 47:5-9 God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the LORD… He led captives away, Like a conquering ruler returning from battle, Christ displayed His victory over those forces that had held humanity in bondage. Jdg 5:12 Awake, awake, O Deborah! Awake, awake, sing a song!… and gave gifts to men.” From His exalted position, Christ gave spiritual gifts to His people for ministry, unity, and the strengthening of the church. Act 2:33 Exalted, then, to the right hand of God,… What does “He ascended” mean, Jesus Christ ascended bodily into heaven after His resurrection, returning to the Father in glory when His earthly ministry was complete. His ascension marked His exaltation as the risen Lord and the beginning of His heavenly ministry on behalf of His people. Psa 68:18 You have ascended on high; You have led captives away.… except that He also descended Before entering glory, the eternal Son came down from heaven in the incarnation, taking true human nature and living among mankind. His descent reveals the full extent of His humiliation, culminating in His death and burial. Jhn 3:13 No one has ascended into heaven except the One… to the lower parts of the earth? He descended to the earth itself, the lower realm in contrast to heaven, and entered the grave through death. Having truly died and been buried, He rose victorious over sin and death before ascending above all. Psa 63:9 But those who seek my life to destroy it… He who descended Jesus Christ came from heaven into the world, taking true humanity and humbling Himself unto death and burial. Jhn 3:13 No one has ascended into heaven except the One… is the very One who ascended The risen Christ returned bodily to the Father’s presence, exalted as the victorious Lord. Luk 24:51 While He was blessing them, He left them… above all the heavens, His ascension placed Him above every created realm, confirming His supreme authority. Heb 7:26 Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy,… in order to fill all things. From His exalted position, Christ exercises His rule over all creation and supplies His Church with all that is needed for its calling. Eph 1:22-23 And God put everything under His feet and made Him head… And it was He who gave The ascended Christ sovereignly appointed servants for the building up of His church. These ministries come from Him rather than human ambition or ecclesiastical appointment. Act 2:33 Exalted, then, to the right hand of God,… some to be apostles, Apostles, meaning “those sent out,” were commissioned witnesses of the risen Christ who laid the church’s foundation through their preaching, oversight, and authoritative teaching. The original apostles were chosen by Jesus, and Paul was later called as an apostle to the Gentiles. Luk 6:13 When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him… some to be prophets, New Testament prophets received and communicated revelation from God during the church’s formative period. Their messages strengthened believers, provided instruction, and at times gave warning or direction. 1Co 12:28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles… some to be evangelists, Evangelists proclaimed the gospel beyond established congregations, calling people to repentance and faith in Christ. Their work advanced the spread of the church into new places. 2Ti 4:5 But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship… and some to be pastors and teachers, Pastors care for, guide, and protect local congregations, while teachers instruct believers in sound doctrine and faithful obedience. Together these responsibilities nourish the church and prepare its members for service. Act 20:28 Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock… to equip the saints God sets believers apart as His people and prepares them through the church’s gifted leaders. Their instruction and care help Christians grow in knowledge, obedience, discernment, and service. Heb 13:21 equip you with every good thing to do His will.… for works of ministry Every believer has a role in serving Christ and His people. Ministry includes proclaiming the gospel, teaching truth, meeting practical needs, encouraging others, and using spiritual gifts for the good of the church. 1Pe 4:10-11 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God,… and to build up the body of Christ, As believers serve one another, the church grows in spiritual maturity, unity, and faithfulness. Christ is the head of His body, and each member contributes to its health and strength. 1Co 14:12 It is the same with you. Since you are eager… until we all reach unity in the faith Christ’s purpose for the church is that believers, including Jews and Gentiles, stand together in the same saving faith and shared confession of the gospel. Jhn 17:21-23 that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me… and in the knowledge of the Son of God, This unity rests on a true, personal knowledge of Jesus Christ as God’s Son, Savior, and Lord. Jhn 17:3 Now this is eternal life, that they may know You… as we mature Believers are to grow beyond spiritual instability into discernment, obedience, and Christlike character. Col 1:28 We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone… to the full measure of the stature of Christ. The standard is Christ Himself. His people are being formed into His likeness, a work begun in this life and completed when He returns. Col 2:9-10 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity… Then we will no longer be infants, Believers are to grow beyond spiritual immaturity, gaining stability, discernment, and a settled understanding of Christ’s teaching. 1Co 3:1-2 Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual… tossed about by the waves Immaturity leaves people vulnerable to uncertainty and spiritual instability, like a boat helpless before rough seas. Jas 1:6 But he must ask in faith, without doubting… and carried around by every wind of teaching The church faced changing claims and distorted messages that could draw believers away from the gospel and the truth revealed by God. Heb 13:9 Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings,… and by the clever cunning of men False teachers often used persuasive arguments and deliberate deception to gain influence. 2Co 11:3 I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived… in their deceitful scheming. Such error was not harmless confusion but an organized effort to mislead God’s people from truth and faithfulness. 2Co 4:2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways.… Instead, speaking the truth in love, Paul sets truthful, loving speech against the false teaching and manipulation that threaten the church. Truth must be expressed with sincerity, integrity, and selfless, sacrificial care, serving the unity and spiritual welfare of fellow believers. Zec 8:16 These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another… we will in all things grow up Believers are not to remain spiritually immature but are to develop in every area of faith and conduct. This growth occurs as the church is instructed, strengthened, and protected from error. 1Pe 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk… into Christ Himself, Christ is both the pattern and goal of Christian maturity. As believers grow in obedience, the church increasingly reflects His character and purpose. Gal 4:19 My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth… who is the head. Christ holds supreme authority over the church, His body. He directs, sustains, and unites His people so that each member serves according to His will. Col 1:18 And He is the head of the body, the church;… From Him Christ, the head of the Church, supplies life, direction, and unity to His people. Rom 11:36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things.… the whole body, All believers belong to one body under His authority. Eph 1:22-23 And God put everything under His feet and made Him head… fitted and held together Christ joins His people in an ordered unity despite their differing gifts and responsibilities. Eph 2:21-22 In Him the whole building is fitted together… by every supporting ligament, Each member strengthens the body through faithful service to others. Col 2:19 He has lost connection to the head, from whom the body… grows and builds itself up in love The Church matures as believers serve, bear with one another, and remain grounded in Christ’s love. 1Co 8:1 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know… through the work of each individual part. Every believer has a necessary role in the health and growth of the Church. Rom 12:6-8 We have different gifts according to the grace given us.…
New Life in ChristPaul speaks with authority entrusted to him by Christ, giving more than personal counsel. He calls the Ephesian believers to make a decisive break with their former way of life. 1Th 4:1 Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you… that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, In Ephesus, idolatry and immorality shaped much of Gentile society. Those who belonged to Christ were no longer to let the surrounding culture define their conduct. 1Th 4:5 not in lustful passion like the Gentiles… in the futility of their thinking. Apart from God, human thought becomes empty and misdirected, producing values and actions separated from His truth. A changed life begins with a renewed mind and leads to holy conduct. Rom 1:21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him… They are darkened in their understanding Sin clouds the mind and prevents people from rightly perceiving God, His will, and the moral reality He has established. Rom 1:21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him… and alienated from the life of God This separation reflects humanity’s fallen condition, cut off from the fellowship and eternal life found in God. Col 1:21 Once you were alienated from God and were hostile.… because of the ignorance that is in them Their ignorance is not innocent but arises from refusing the truth God has made known. Act 17:30 Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times,… due to the hardness of their hearts. Persistent resistance to God produces spiritual insensitivity, leaving people unwilling to turn from sin or receive His truth. Mrk 3:5 Jesus looked around at them with anger and sorrow… Having lost all sense of shame, Having lost all sense of shame, the Gentile world Paul described had become hardened toward sin, no longer restrained by conscience or the fear of God. Ephesus, shaped by idolatry and the cult of Artemis, reflected a society separated from its Creator. Jer 6:15 Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed?…… they have given themselves over to sensuality Rather than resisting sinful desires, they willingly pursued unrestrained conduct, including sexual immorality. Rom 13:13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime,… for the practice of every kind of impurity, Their rebellion affected the whole pattern of life, corrupting worship, relationships, and conduct. Rom 1:24 Therefore God gave them over to impurity… with a craving for more. Sin did not satisfy but produced deeper desire and greater bondage, in contrast to the new life of holiness found in Christ. Hab 2:5 and wealth indeed betrays him. He is an arrogant man… But this is not the way Paul contrasts the former Gentile pattern of darkened thinking and moral hardness with the new life believers have received. Life in Christ cannot be shaped by ignorance of God or indifference to His commands. Col 3:7 When you lived among them, you also used to walk… you came to know Believers had received Christ personally through the gospel, entering a relationship that changed their understanding, conduct, and allegiance. 1Jn 2:3 By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him… Christ. Jesus is the promised Messiah and Lord, whose saving work creates a new people united under God and called to live according to His character. Col 2:6-7 Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord,… Surely you heard of Him The Ephesian believers had received the gospel of Jesus Christ through the apostolic witness and the ministry of those sent to proclaim Him. Hearing involved more than receiving information; it meant recognizing Christ as the crucified and risen Lord and accepting the salvation He provides. 1Th 2:13 when you received the word of God that you heard from us… and were taught in Him— Their instruction continued as they learned to live under Christ’s authority within the church. Christian teaching shaped conduct as well as belief, directing believers away from their former pagan way of life and into obedience to Christ. Col 2:6-7 Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord,… in keeping with the truth that is in Jesus— Jesus Himself is the standard and source of truth. His life, death, resurrection, and commands reveal God’s will and expose the deception of sin. Those united with Him are to be formed by that truth in righteousness and holiness. 1Jn 5:20 And we know that the Son of God has come… to put off your former way of life, Believers are called to make a decisive break with the patterns that marked life before faith in Christ. In Ephesus, where idolatry and pagan immorality shaped public life, this required a visible change in conduct and allegiance. Col 3:8 But now you must put aside anger, rage, malice… your old self, The old self is the fallen nature ruled by sin and alienated from God. United with Christ, believers are no longer to live according to that former identity but according to the new life He gives. Col 3:9-10 Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off… which is being corrupted The old self follows a path of continuing moral ruin. Sin does not remain harmless or static; it corrupts thoughts, desires, relationships, and actions apart from God’s truth. Gal 6:8 The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh… by its deceitful desires; Sinful desires promise freedom, pleasure, or fulfillment while concealing their destructive end. They draw people away from obedience to God and must be rejected as believers grow in the renewed life Christ has secured. Jas 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires… to be renewed Believers are continually changed from former patterns of life as God works within them. Renewal is not merely outward reform but a lasting reorientation of character, desires, and conduct. Tit 3:5 He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done… in the spirit The work begins in the inner person, where attitudes, motives, and affections are formed. God’s Spirit produces a new disposition that turns the believer from self-centered living toward obedience to Him. Rom 7:6 But now, having died to what bound us, we have been released… of your minds; The mind must be reshaped by God’s truth so that thoughts, judgments, and decisions reflect His will. This inward renewal supports the new life described in the surrounding passage. Rom 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed… and to put on the new self, Believers are to lay aside the patterns of their former life and live according to the new life received through faith in Christ. Putting on the new self portrays a deliberate change of identity, conduct, and inward disposition. Col 3:10 put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge… created to be like God The new self is God’s work, restoring believers to reflect the character for which humanity was originally created. Though sin marred God’s image in man, Christ renews His people according to God’s purpose. Gen 1:26-27 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image,… in true righteousness and holiness. This renewed life is marked by uprightness before God and separation from sin for His service. Righteousness and holiness are not outward appearances but the fruit of an inner renewal brought about by God. Luk 1:75 in holiness and righteousness before Him… Therefore each of you must put off falsehood Believers are to abandon deceit as part of the old manner of life. Paul addresses the church as a covenant community whose unity depends on integrity before God and one another. Col 3:9 Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off… and speak truthfully to his neighbor, Truthful speech reflects the righteousness God requires and preserves trust among believers. Christians are to deal honestly with those around them, especially within the fellowship of the church. Zec 8:16 These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another… for we are all members of one another. The church is one body in Christ, joined together under Him. Falsehood injures the whole body, while truth strengthens its unity and enables its members to serve one another faithfully. Rom 12:5 so in Christ we who are many are one body,… “Be angry, yet do not sin.” Anger may arise in response to evil, injustice, or wrongdoing, as seen in Moses and Jesus, but it must remain under God’s control. It becomes sinful when it produces hatred, retaliation, harsh words, or resentment. Psa 4:4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart… Do not let the sun set upon your anger, Anger must be dealt with promptly before it hardens into bitterness. The setting sun marked the close of the day, underscoring the need to seek reconciliation and restore peace without delay. Mat 5:23-24 So if you are offering your gift at the altar… and do not Paul commands believers to reject attitudes and actions that open the way for sin, especially unresolved anger in the immediate context. Rom 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. give They are responsible not to yield any opportunity through disobedience, bitterness, deception, or other sinful conduct. Rom 6:13 Do not present the parts of your body to sin… the devil Satan is a real personal adversary who opposes God’s people and seeks to exploit sin and division within the church. Jas 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil,… a foothold. Even a tolerated sin can become an area of influence, leading to deeper compromise and damage in a believer’s life and relationships. 2Co 2:11 in order that Satan should not outwit us.… He who has been stealing must steal no longer, Conversion requires a decisive break with former sinful practices. Theft, whether driven by greed, dishonesty, or hardship, violates God’s command and harms others. Exo 20:15 You shall not steal. but must work, Honest labor provides a lawful means of meeting personal needs. Work was part of God’s design from the beginning and carries dignity when done faithfully. 2Th 3:10-12 For even while we were with you, we gave you this command:… doing good with his own hands, Believers are to take personal responsibility and use their labor for what is useful and honorable. Paul modeled this through his own work to support himself. 1Th 4:11-12 and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters… that he may have something to share with the one in need. The goal extends beyond self-support. Honest work enables generosity toward those who lack basic necessities, reflecting love for others within the church and the wider community. Luk 3:11 John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share… Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, Believers in Ephesus lived among pagan worship, public immorality, and spiritual deception, yet were called to reflect the new life given in Christ. Corrupt speech includes words that defile, wound, deceive, stir anger, or promote sin. Col 3:8 But now you must put aside anger, rage, malice… but only what is helpful for building up the one in need Christian speech is to strengthen others according to their circumstances. Within the church, words of truth, encouragement, correction, and comfort help preserve unity and support those facing weakness, grief, temptation, or doubt. 1Th 5:11 Therefore encourage and build one another up… and bringing grace to those who listen. Words should communicate the kindness and truth God has shown to His people. In a city marked by religious rivalry and persuasive rhetoric, gracious speech distinguished believers as those whose lives were governed by Christ. Col 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt… And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, The Holy Spirit is a divine person who is grieved by sin, falsehood, bitterness, and conduct that opposes God’s holiness. His work in believers includes producing spiritual growth, unity, purity, and love; persistent disobedience disrupts fellowship with God and resists that work. Isa 63:10 But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit.… in whom you were sealed God has marked believers as His own through the indwelling Holy Spirit. Like an ancient seal identifying ownership and securing what belonged to its owner, the Spirit’s presence confirms that salvation rests on God’s promise rather than human effort. Eph 1:13 And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth… for the day of redemption. The seal remains until the future completion of salvation, when Christ returns and believers are finally delivered from sin, death, and the corruption of the body. This certain future gives weight to the call for holy conduct in the present. Eph 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood,… Get rid of all bitterness, Bitterness is settled resentment that takes root when wrongs are rehearsed rather than forgiven. It hardens the heart, damages fellowship, and resists the grace God extends to His people. Heb 12:15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God,… rage and anger, Rage erupts in uncontrolled passion, while anger may remain and feed resentment. Both disrupt peace and can lead to words and actions that injure others. Psa 37:8 Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret… outcry and slander, Loud quarrels and malicious speech were destructive in the close life of the early Christian congregations. Public accusations, insults, and efforts to damage another person’s reputation undermine the unity Christ established among believers. Tit 3:2 malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle… along with every form of malice. Malice includes every desire to harm, retaliate against, or take satisfaction in another’s loss. Such attitudes belong to the former way of life and must be put away as Christians live in the love and mercy shown by Christ. 1Pe 2:1 Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice… Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, Believers are to treat one another with active goodwill and genuine compassion. In a society often shaped by status, retaliation, and self-interest, such conduct marked the church as a people changed by God’s mercy. Kindness and compassion reflect God’s character and govern relationships within the body of Christ. 1Pe 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic,… forgiving each other Christians are to release personal offenses rather than pursue resentment or revenge. Forgiveness does not deny wrongdoing, but it refuses to make repayment the condition for restored fellowship. Col 3:13 Bear with one another and forgive any complaint… just as in Christ God forgave you. God’s forgiveness came through Christ’s sacrificial death, by which sinners were reconciled to Him. Because believers, united with Christ, have received undeserved pardon through Him, they are to extend that same gracious forgiveness to others. 2Co 5:19 that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ,… This is a draft of the Berean Study Bible. Please send all comments and recommendations to bereanstudybible@aol.com. Bible Hub |
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