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12. Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:13. Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:14. In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:15. Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:16. For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: Colossians 1:12-16 🙏🏻 The Father of Christ by nature, and of all people by adoption, is due thanks. By making us able, under the dispensation of the Gospel, to be children of Light, removed from the kingdom of darkness, sin, and death, (translated) removed from one place to another, so Christ has moved us into His Light, covered in His Righteousness, into His Kingdom, and eternal life. Because Christ gave Himself for us. There is no other way. It is His blood that covers sin, and gives us access. Christ taking our punishment, and forgiving our sin. The Father having never been seen, we have Christ, being God, yet visible as a man. Christ created all, by a word, spoken, from His mouth, a living being, who can see, hear, and speak, the word (Bara) is used in Hebrew, meaning, out of nothing, Christ created all out of nothing. And He created all, for His delight and pleasure. Amen.