suggest only rescuing somebody who was lost in the darkness of night. Sometimes the relationship between the realm of darkness and the kingdom of light may be emphasized by saying “he rescued us from the dark realm which had power over us,” or “… the dark realm which controlled us,” or “… where we were tied down, as it were.” Brought us safe is literally “transferred, removed” (see the verb methistēmi elsewhere in Luke 16:4, Acts 13:22, 19:26, 1 Cor 13:2). The kingdom of his dear Son should not
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