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The union of believers and Christ is —

I. IDEAL. The Divine mind in eternity made the destiny one.

II. LEGAL. Their debts and merits are common property.

III. VITAL. The connection with Christ supplies the power of a holy life.

IV. MORAL. In mind and heart, character and conduct, Christians are like Christ.

(James Stalker, M. A.)

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KJV: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

WEB: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ;