“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”

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“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” 2 Corinthians 1:3 Ephesians 1:3 1 Peter 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” 2 Corinthians 1:3 Ephesians 1:3 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed = Praise “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”

Praise God! For what He has done (Eph. 1:3-6) Blessed us with every spiritual blessing.

Praise God! For what He has done (Eph. 1:3-6) Blessed us with every spiritual blessing.

Praise God! For what He has done (Eph. 1:3-6) Blessed us with every spiritual blessing. He has chosen us. He has adopted us. He has accepted us.

Praise God! For what He has done (Eph. 1:3-6) Blessed us with every spiritual blessing. These blessings are found only “in Christ”.

Praise God! For what He is doing (2 Cor. 1:3-4) The life of a Christian is not easy. The comfort God provides.

Praise God! For what He will do (1 Pet. 1:3-5) The hope we have as Christians. God will see to it that we get there.