The only other time the expression "made us accepted" is used is with Mary. Gabriel says to Mary she is "highly favoured". She would be the earthen vessel to manifest excellent glory and power. We too have Christ in us, the hope of glory. God is making Himself manifest in our mortal, fleshly bodies today. Such is to the glory of His grace.
Accepted in The Beloved | Lesson 22
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June 5, 2022 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 1:3–6
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