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This question was very confusing to answer. I read all of the responses and I think, for me, Foofee's Nana answer explained it best so that I could grasp it. Thanks.

Q5: What are the two qualities mentioned in verse 14 that characterize the "kingdom of his beloved Son?" Redemption and forgiveness What did the idea of redemption mean in the Greek? Buying back through payment or a ransom In what way did Christ "redeem" us? He paid for our sin debt through His blood and his death on the cross. What is the significance of the fact that our sins are forgiven in this kingdom? It was through His love that we were redeemed and not through anything we did to deserve this great gift.

Q4: What are the three or four action verbs in verses 12 and 13 that paint a picture of salvation? QUALIFIED, RESCUED, BROUGHT, AND LOVE. Who performs the action? God the Father Who is it performed on? All mankind In what way? Through God's LOVE of His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.

Q 3: Why does Paul use the terms darkness and light to portray his readers past and future? Before hearing the gospel they lived in the world (darkness) which is full of greed, evil thoughts, selfish desires - Satan's realm. Once they heard and accepted the gospel they were freed from their sin debt, they were filled with the Holy Spirit, and the love of Christ Jesus and the joy of wanting to bear the fruit of this knowledge to all who would listen so that they also would have the opportunity to share in the Kingdom of God and all its riches. Why does he remind them where they came from? Because Satan is a strong adversary and he will try to pull them back into his realm of darkness What is the inheritance of the saints in light that he mentions? The Kingdom of the Son he loves and in whom we have redemption and the forgiveness of our sins. In verse 13 we find two terms used of governing bodies, how are they contrasted in verse 13? The first one is referred to the dominion of darkness from which we are rescued. This is Satan's realm. The second is the Kingdom of the Son he loves in whom we have redemption and the forgiveness of our sins. This is eternal life that we share with God the Father, Jesus Christ his Son, and the Holy Spirit.

1. That they not only hear the Word of the Gospel, but that they understand the Gospel and apply it to their lives. Their salvation is a gift from God granted to them by God, through Jesus Christ and not by anything they have done to deserve it.... Results of Paul's prayer is that they: 1. Live a life worthy of the Lord 2. They may please Him in every way 3. Bearing fruit in every good work 4. Growing in the knowledge of God 5. Being strengthened with all power so that 6. They may have great endurance 7. Patience 8. Joy in giving thanks to the Father. I believe that they are all important, because if one is missing then you are weakened and fall into temptation. If you continually strive to attain all that God promises then we will have the amour of God protecting us from satan.

1. What words does he use to describe the action of the gospel in verses 5 and 6? The Gospel is the Word of Truth of God's grace that is bearing fruit and growing. 2. Given the temptation the recipients have to adopt another religious philosophy, why do you think he reminds them of the world scope of the gospel's influence? Paul lets them know that they are not an isolated church but a part of a growing church that is spreading throughout the world. 3. What happens in our day when a church becomes embarrassed or unimpressed with the gospel message? How does this affect the church? They distort the Truth of God's Word to fit their own ideology and distorts the Truth of God's grace for all mankind.

Hi everyone, my name is Carol and I live in Breinigsville, PA. I'm a wife, mother, and grandma and a child of God. I'm really looking forward to this study.

Hi, I'm from Allentown, Pennsylvania which is about an hour northwest of Philidelphia. I'm married, have six grown children and six grandchildren. I'm excited to start this study.