Ephesians 1:14

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Summary

Ephesians 1:14

Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

The earnest

The redemption

1 Peter 2:9

Bible References

The earnest

For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father."

he has put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

Now he who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.

Because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!"

The redemption

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Now when these things begin to take place, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with the blood of his Own.

And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.