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Paul's Return to Jerusalem: Transformed by Grace - Illustration on transformation through grace | IllustrateTheWord

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Paul's Return to Jerusalem: Transformed by Grace

By Joseph S. ExellSource: archive.org217 wordsAI-crafted by ChurchWiseAI

He returned from spiritual captivity as Ezra had returned from bodily captivity, and to his renewed mind all things appeared new.

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transformation through grace reconciliation of former adversaries equality in Christ spiritual renewal

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Galatians 1:18

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