Highly Favored by God
1 Samuel 2:26, “Now the young man Samuel continued to grow both in stature and in favor with the Lord and also with man.”
What does it mean to have the favor of the Lord?
FAVOR. ratson (rah-tzoan); Strong’s #7522: The noun ratson comes from the verb ratsa, which means “to be pleased with” or “to be favorable toward something.” Ratson refers especially to what is pleasing and desirable to God. The idea here is that is to be satisfied with the pleasure, delight, and favor of God.1 In Ps. 145:16, the word ratson means “one’s desire” or “what one wants” (cf. Esth. 1:8). This word represents the position one enjoys before a superior who is favorably disposed toward him. As being “accepted,” it means that God subjectively feels well disposed toward the petitioner. 2
David clearly had the favor of the Lord. Yet David faced a giant, had spears thrown at him and his life threatened by Saul, he had to flee his wife and home to live in caves, his life was filled with battles and conflict, and he experienced the loss of his closest friend.
“Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere...” sings in the background.
Proverbs 12:2 says, “A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.” At one time, I was certain this verse meant that I should work hard to be good (follow the commandments of God) so that I would find favor with the Lord and if I sinned too much, I would be condemned.
However, as John 3:16-21 says, those who believe in the Son of God are not condemned but saved and those who do not believe are condemned already.3 One article notes that all those who accept Christ and are saved are approved of and highly favored. She states, God “gives us unmerited, unearned favor – despite what we’ve done, despite our imperfections, He still chooses ‘to look kindly upon’ us.”4 As Proverbs 8:35 says, “For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD.”
So what does it look like to be highly favored by God as a Christian?
We have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins(Ephesians 1:7)
TO DO GOOD, the Hebrew verb, yatab (יָטַב, 3190), “to be good, do well, be glad, please, do good” is found first in the story of Cain and Abel, where it is used twice in one verse: “If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door” (Gen. 4:7, nasb).5
Commentary notes about this verse that we “can approach the holy God only on the ground of the blood of a substitutionary sacrifice. Cain rejected this revelation and came with a bloodless offering of fruits and vegetables. Abel believed the divine decree and offered slain animals, thus demonstrating his faith and his justification by God (Heb. 11:4). He brought the firstborn of his flock, saying in effect that the Lord deserves the best. Abel’s offering points forward to the substitutionary death of the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.”6
It is not by our good works and effort but by his sacrifice that we are "good."
Paul says in Ephesians 1:7-8, "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the righces of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight..."
"Blessed are the ones who have clean hands, blessed are the ones who have pure hearts, they are the ones who shall see God... they shall see God..." sings in the background.
God Listen's to Our Prayers 7
Job 33:26, WBT says, “He shall pray to God, and he will be favorable to him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render to man his righteousness.” Render, according to Wesley's Notes, means that He will deal with him as with one reconciled to him through the mediator, and turning from sin to righteousness. We pray to God and He is favorably inclined to our requests that are in line with His will because we have been reconciled to Him through our Mediator – Jesus.
“What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom." (Esther 7:2)
God heard the prayers of both Samuel and David. In 1 Samuel 12:17-18, Samuel called upon the Lord to send thunder to show the people their wickedness was great for asking for a king and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day.
David often prayed for direction as he was running for Saul and God directed him. In 1 Samuel 23:1-4, David prayed for direction on whether to attack the Philistines who were looting grain in Keilah and God told him to attack them and promised He would give them the victory.
Walking in the Commandments of God, The Law Written on Our Hearts 8
“Give us clean hands, Give us pure hearts, let us not lift our souls to another...”
Paul says we are to put on the new self which is created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness (Ephesians 4:24). We will grow in Christ-likeness, resembling more and more Jesus because we are favored.9 He is constantly at work for our good. Paul says in Romans 8:28, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,who have been called according to his purpose.”
Proverbs 14:9 says, “Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour." Favor, in this case can also be translated as desire. While fools mock at sin, the righteous have a desire to walk in the commandments of the Lord.
And, Proverbs 3:1-2, KJV says, “My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and longa life, and peace, shall they add to thee." And Hebrews 8-10 says, "For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people."
Both Samuel and David had a strong desire to walk in the commandments of God and found favor in the sight of both God and man because of it. They both took what God had to say seriously and were deeply grieved by sin.
Samuel tells the people in 1 Samuel 12:19-23, “Do not be afraid; you have done all this evil. Yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. And do not turn aside after empty things that cannot profit or deliver, for they are empty. For the Lord will not forsake his people, for his great name's sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you a people for himself. Moreover, as for me, far be it that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the good and the right way.”
Known for Having the Presence of the Lord With Us
In Deuteronomy 33:12-17, “Moses said to the LORD, "You have been telling me, 'Lead these people,' but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, 'I know you by name and you have found favor with me.' If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people."
The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."
Then Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?"
And the LORD said to Moses, "I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and I know you by name."”
Samuel and David were both known for the presence of the Lord going with them. In 1 Samuel 16:18 men said of David, “Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a man of good presence, and the Lord is with him.”
Peace in Trials and Difficulties
“Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance, I just want to praise You...”
David cries out in Psalm 41:11 (KJV), “By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.” While David experienced many difficulties, hardships and losses, he enemy never got the best of him. In every circumstance, David turned to the Lord and the Lord sustained him and eventually vindicated him.
Psalm 5:12 (KJV) says, “For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.”10
Vine's complete expository dictionary notes about favor that “He prospers (wealth) his people, giving them peace, security, and blessing (blessed; to be gracious, show favor; liberally). He shepherds them with care (wing) and heals the sick. His work is like that of a potter shaping the clay.”11
Isaiah 32:17 says “the fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.”
Equipped and Established In Service
“Give me one glorious ambition for my life, to know and follow hard after You...”
Moses says in Psalm 90:17, “May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us--yes, establish the work of our hands.” In this case, favor translates as God's delight or pleasure. Psalm 37:23 says “The steps of a man are established by the LORD, And He delights in his way.”
God established both Samuel and David in the purpose he had for their lives and prospered them there, giving them favor. Samuel was trained under Eli and in 1 Samuel 3:19 it says that “Samuel grew, the the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground.”
David was placed in service to Saul as a young boy after being anointed as king by Samuel. 1 Samuel 16:21-22 says, “And David came to Saul and entered his service. And Saul loved him greatly, and he became his armor-bearer. And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor in my sight.”
David also 'happened' to be taking food to his brothers when Goliath was challenging the men of Israel to send someone to fight him in battle (1 Samuel 17). David went out to fight him and prevailed against him with a single stone in a sling. After the victory it says that “Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father's house” (1 Samuel 18:2).
Jonathan, Saul's son, loved David and his heart was knit to him from that day forward (1 Samuel 18:1). Johnathan took his royal robe as next in line for kingship and gave it to David along with his armor, sword, bow and belt (1 Samuel 18:4). And David succeeded in battle wherever he was sent, being promoted as commander (1 Samuel 18:4,13).
1 Samuel 14-16, “And David had success in all his undertakings for the Lord was with him. And when Saul saw that he had great success, he stood in fearful awe of him. But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he went out and came in before them.”
Adpoption as sons
Paul writes in Galatians 4:4-7, "But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might recieve adoption as sons. And becasue you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, 'Abba! Father!' So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God."
"I traided my sin for a life with you... Oh Father, keep my eyes on You" sings in the background.
In Ephesians 1:3 Paul writes, “In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will...”
David knew his position as a son of God. In Psalm 8:4-6 he cries out, "What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? Yet you have made him a little lower than heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. You have given him dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under his feet..."
One article notes, “The full working out and manifestation of our position as sons -- the completion of our placing as sons, our manifestation to the world as sons of God -- lies in the future, and will not be realized until the body as well as the Spirit is redeemed.” Romans 8:23 says, “Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.” 12
Blessed with a Heavenly Inheritance13
The Holy Spirit in us, not only testifies that we are sons of God but is the guarantee of our eteranal inheritance. Paul says in Ephesians 13-14, "In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him. were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory."
And Hebrews 9:15-16 says "And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance."
“All of you is more than enough for all of me... You satisfy me with your love and all I have in You is more than enough” sings.
Lord, you are more than enough for me. Thank you for your favor which is so freely bestowed on your children. Sometimes I forget and expect evil or harm when I sin or that you will not sustain me or give me favor in what you call me to do. Your goodness and mercy never ceases to amaze me. “Your still more awesome than I know....” I love you. “You are everything... more than enough for me.”
End Notes
1.Hayford, J. W., & Thomas Nelson Publishers. (1995). Hayford's Bible handbook. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.
2.Vine, W. (1997, c1996). Vine's complete expository dictionary topic finder . Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
3.Radmacher, E. D., Allen, R. B., & House, H. W. (1999). Nelson's new illustrated Bible commentary (Pr 12:2). Nashville: T. Nelson Publishers.
4.“What does it mean to be highly favored?” http://highlyfavored.affiliateshelpdesk.com/
5. Vine, W. E., Unger, M. F., & White, W. (1996). Vine's complete expository dictionary of Old and New Testament words (1:61). Nashville: T. Nelson.
6. MacDonald, W., & Farstad, A. (1997, c1995). Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments (Ge 4:2). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
7.http://www.learnthebible.org/favor-of-god.html
8.http://www.learnthebible.org/favor-of-god.html
9.“What does it mean to be highly favored?” http://highlyfavored.affiliateshelpdesk.com/
10.http://www.learnthebible.org/favor-of-god.html
11.Vine, W. (1997, c1996). Vine's complete expository dictionary topic finder . Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
12.http://www.whatthebibleteaches.com/wbt_360.htm
13. http://associate.com/ministry_files/www.christianlibrary.org/authors/Grady_Scott/eph1v11-14.htm
What does it mean to have the favor of the Lord?
FAVOR. ratson (rah-tzoan); Strong’s #7522: The noun ratson comes from the verb ratsa, which means “to be pleased with” or “to be favorable toward something.” Ratson refers especially to what is pleasing and desirable to God. The idea here is that is to be satisfied with the pleasure, delight, and favor of God.1 In Ps. 145:16, the word ratson means “one’s desire” or “what one wants” (cf. Esth. 1:8). This word represents the position one enjoys before a superior who is favorably disposed toward him. As being “accepted,” it means that God subjectively feels well disposed toward the petitioner. 2
David clearly had the favor of the Lord. Yet David faced a giant, had spears thrown at him and his life threatened by Saul, he had to flee his wife and home to live in caves, his life was filled with battles and conflict, and he experienced the loss of his closest friend.
“Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere...” sings in the background.
Proverbs 12:2 says, “A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.” At one time, I was certain this verse meant that I should work hard to be good (follow the commandments of God) so that I would find favor with the Lord and if I sinned too much, I would be condemned.
However, as John 3:16-21 says, those who believe in the Son of God are not condemned but saved and those who do not believe are condemned already.3 One article notes that all those who accept Christ and are saved are approved of and highly favored. She states, God “gives us unmerited, unearned favor – despite what we’ve done, despite our imperfections, He still chooses ‘to look kindly upon’ us.”4 As Proverbs 8:35 says, “For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD.”
So what does it look like to be highly favored by God as a Christian?
We have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins(Ephesians 1:7)
TO DO GOOD, the Hebrew verb, yatab (יָטַב, 3190), “to be good, do well, be glad, please, do good” is found first in the story of Cain and Abel, where it is used twice in one verse: “If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door” (Gen. 4:7, nasb).5
Commentary notes about this verse that we “can approach the holy God only on the ground of the blood of a substitutionary sacrifice. Cain rejected this revelation and came with a bloodless offering of fruits and vegetables. Abel believed the divine decree and offered slain animals, thus demonstrating his faith and his justification by God (Heb. 11:4). He brought the firstborn of his flock, saying in effect that the Lord deserves the best. Abel’s offering points forward to the substitutionary death of the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.”6
It is not by our good works and effort but by his sacrifice that we are "good."
Paul says in Ephesians 1:7-8, "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the righces of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight..."
"Blessed are the ones who have clean hands, blessed are the ones who have pure hearts, they are the ones who shall see God... they shall see God..." sings in the background.
God Listen's to Our Prayers 7
Job 33:26, WBT says, “He shall pray to God, and he will be favorable to him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render to man his righteousness.” Render, according to Wesley's Notes, means that He will deal with him as with one reconciled to him through the mediator, and turning from sin to righteousness. We pray to God and He is favorably inclined to our requests that are in line with His will because we have been reconciled to Him through our Mediator – Jesus.
“What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom." (Esther 7:2)
God heard the prayers of both Samuel and David. In 1 Samuel 12:17-18, Samuel called upon the Lord to send thunder to show the people their wickedness was great for asking for a king and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day.
David often prayed for direction as he was running for Saul and God directed him. In 1 Samuel 23:1-4, David prayed for direction on whether to attack the Philistines who were looting grain in Keilah and God told him to attack them and promised He would give them the victory.
Walking in the Commandments of God, The Law Written on Our Hearts 8
“Give us clean hands, Give us pure hearts, let us not lift our souls to another...”
Paul says we are to put on the new self which is created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness (Ephesians 4:24). We will grow in Christ-likeness, resembling more and more Jesus because we are favored.9 He is constantly at work for our good. Paul says in Romans 8:28, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,who have been called according to his purpose.”
Proverbs 14:9 says, “Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour." Favor, in this case can also be translated as desire. While fools mock at sin, the righteous have a desire to walk in the commandments of the Lord.
And, Proverbs 3:1-2, KJV says, “My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and longa life, and peace, shall they add to thee." And Hebrews 8-10 says, "For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people."
Both Samuel and David had a strong desire to walk in the commandments of God and found favor in the sight of both God and man because of it. They both took what God had to say seriously and were deeply grieved by sin.
Samuel tells the people in 1 Samuel 12:19-23, “Do not be afraid; you have done all this evil. Yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. And do not turn aside after empty things that cannot profit or deliver, for they are empty. For the Lord will not forsake his people, for his great name's sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you a people for himself. Moreover, as for me, far be it that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the good and the right way.”
Known for Having the Presence of the Lord With Us
In Deuteronomy 33:12-17, “Moses said to the LORD, "You have been telling me, 'Lead these people,' but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, 'I know you by name and you have found favor with me.' If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people."
The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."
Then Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?"
And the LORD said to Moses, "I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and I know you by name."”
Samuel and David were both known for the presence of the Lord going with them. In 1 Samuel 16:18 men said of David, “Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a man of good presence, and the Lord is with him.”
Peace in Trials and Difficulties
“Take the shackles off my feet so I can dance, I just want to praise You...”
David cries out in Psalm 41:11 (KJV), “By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.” While David experienced many difficulties, hardships and losses, he enemy never got the best of him. In every circumstance, David turned to the Lord and the Lord sustained him and eventually vindicated him.
Psalm 5:12 (KJV) says, “For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.”10
Vine's complete expository dictionary notes about favor that “He prospers (wealth) his people, giving them peace, security, and blessing (blessed; to be gracious, show favor; liberally). He shepherds them with care (wing) and heals the sick. His work is like that of a potter shaping the clay.”11
Isaiah 32:17 says “the fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.”
Equipped and Established In Service
“Give me one glorious ambition for my life, to know and follow hard after You...”
Moses says in Psalm 90:17, “May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us--yes, establish the work of our hands.” In this case, favor translates as God's delight or pleasure. Psalm 37:23 says “The steps of a man are established by the LORD, And He delights in his way.”
God established both Samuel and David in the purpose he had for their lives and prospered them there, giving them favor. Samuel was trained under Eli and in 1 Samuel 3:19 it says that “Samuel grew, the the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground.”
David was placed in service to Saul as a young boy after being anointed as king by Samuel. 1 Samuel 16:21-22 says, “And David came to Saul and entered his service. And Saul loved him greatly, and he became his armor-bearer. And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor in my sight.”
David also 'happened' to be taking food to his brothers when Goliath was challenging the men of Israel to send someone to fight him in battle (1 Samuel 17). David went out to fight him and prevailed against him with a single stone in a sling. After the victory it says that “Saul took him that day and would not let him return to his father's house” (1 Samuel 18:2).
Jonathan, Saul's son, loved David and his heart was knit to him from that day forward (1 Samuel 18:1). Johnathan took his royal robe as next in line for kingship and gave it to David along with his armor, sword, bow and belt (1 Samuel 18:4). And David succeeded in battle wherever he was sent, being promoted as commander (1 Samuel 18:4,13).
1 Samuel 14-16, “And David had success in all his undertakings for the Lord was with him. And when Saul saw that he had great success, he stood in fearful awe of him. But all Israel and Judah loved David, for he went out and came in before them.”
Adpoption as sons
Paul writes in Galatians 4:4-7, "But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might recieve adoption as sons. And becasue you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, 'Abba! Father!' So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God."
"I traided my sin for a life with you... Oh Father, keep my eyes on You" sings in the background.
In Ephesians 1:3 Paul writes, “In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will...”
David knew his position as a son of God. In Psalm 8:4-6 he cries out, "What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? Yet you have made him a little lower than heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. You have given him dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under his feet..."
One article notes, “The full working out and manifestation of our position as sons -- the completion of our placing as sons, our manifestation to the world as sons of God -- lies in the future, and will not be realized until the body as well as the Spirit is redeemed.” Romans 8:23 says, “Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.” 12
Blessed with a Heavenly Inheritance13
The Holy Spirit in us, not only testifies that we are sons of God but is the guarantee of our eteranal inheritance. Paul says in Ephesians 13-14, "In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him. were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory."
And Hebrews 9:15-16 says "And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance."
“All of you is more than enough for all of me... You satisfy me with your love and all I have in You is more than enough” sings.
Lord, you are more than enough for me. Thank you for your favor which is so freely bestowed on your children. Sometimes I forget and expect evil or harm when I sin or that you will not sustain me or give me favor in what you call me to do. Your goodness and mercy never ceases to amaze me. “Your still more awesome than I know....” I love you. “You are everything... more than enough for me.”
End Notes
1.Hayford, J. W., & Thomas Nelson Publishers. (1995). Hayford's Bible handbook. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.
2.Vine, W. (1997, c1996). Vine's complete expository dictionary topic finder . Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
3.Radmacher, E. D., Allen, R. B., & House, H. W. (1999). Nelson's new illustrated Bible commentary (Pr 12:2). Nashville: T. Nelson Publishers.
4.“What does it mean to be highly favored?” http://highlyfavored.affiliateshelpdesk.com/
5. Vine, W. E., Unger, M. F., & White, W. (1996). Vine's complete expository dictionary of Old and New Testament words (1:61). Nashville: T. Nelson.
6. MacDonald, W., & Farstad, A. (1997, c1995). Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments (Ge 4:2). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
7.http://www.learnthebible.org/favor-of-god.html
8.http://www.learnthebible.org/favor-of-god.html
9.“What does it mean to be highly favored?” http://highlyfavored.affiliateshelpdesk.com/
10.http://www.learnthebible.org/favor-of-god.html
11.Vine, W. (1997, c1996). Vine's complete expository dictionary topic finder . Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
12.http://www.whatthebibleteaches.com/wbt_360.htm
13. http://associate.com/ministry_files/www.christianlibrary.org/authors/Grady_Scott/eph1v11-14.htm
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