n3inTrilogy Ephesians 1 : 1-14 (ESV) Greeting 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and care faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Spiritual Blessings in Christ 3   Blessed be he God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4  even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5  he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6  to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. 7  In him we have redemptions through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9  making known3 to us the mystery of his will, acc...

n3inTrilogy Philippians 2:14-16  (ESV) “Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.” Book Chapter Verse Parallel Verse Verse Theme Matthew 5:16 Let your light shine before others John 1:4-5 The light shines in the darkness Philippians 2:3-4 Humility and considering others more significant Ephesians 5:8 Walk as children of light Romans 12:1-2 Living as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God 1 Peter 2:9 Chosen to declare the praises of God Matthew 11:28-30 Rest in Christ’s yoke Colossians 3:17 Whatever you do, do it in the name of the Lord James 1:5 Wisdom from God 1 John 1:7 Walking in the light as He is in the light Philippians 2:14-16 and Romans 12:1-2 both emphasize the importance o...