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He made Christ who knew no sin to [judicially] be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we would become the righteousness of God [that is, we would be made acceptable to Him and placed in a right relationship with Him by His gracious lovingkindness]. In Him is the way to have a relationship with God.

It was of His own will that He gave us birth [as His children] by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits of His creatures [a prime example of what He created to be set apart to Himself—sanctified, made holy for His divine purposes]. Jesus is this way, truth and and way of life. This is the life that allows for us to be victorious over the enemy and to not live in continual sin which leads to death and separation from God. This is the life that allows for peace, joy, freedom and eternity with God. This life more abundant is given to us when we decide to follow Christ. It's this new life we received in Him is love, joy and peace we find in our hearts and lives as we follow and grow in God. A life of abundance comes from following the ways taught by Christ.

If anyone serves Me, he must [continue to faithfully] follow Me [without hesitation, holding steadfastly to Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me]; and wherever I am [in heaven’s glory], there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.

Sing joyfully to God, all the earth: serve ye the Lord with gladness. Come in before his presence with exceeding great joy. To have this “full” life, this abundant life, is to live so close to him that we become one with him. The closer you walk with God, the less room you have for anything to come between. Life to the fullest” is God’s gift to us, free and unconditional.

The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].

Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose] and

to Him who is able to do exceedingly [and] abundantly above all things that we ask or think, according to the power that is working in us.

You have enclosed me behind and before,

And [You have] placed Your hand upon me.

For You formed my innermost parts;

You knit me [together] in my mother’s womb.

I will give thanks and praise to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

Wonderful are Your works,

And my soul knows it very well.

My frame was not hidden from You,

When I was being formed in secret,

And intricately and skillfully formed [as if embroidered with many colors] in the depths of the earth.

Your eyes have seen my unformed substance;

And in Your book were all written

The days that were appointed for me,

When as yet there was not one of them [even taking shape].

How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God!

How vast is the sum of them.