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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul talks about the ways in which Christ is excellent.
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# He has rescued us
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"God has rescued us"
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# the dominion of darkness
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"Darkness" here is a metaphor for evil. Alternate translation: "the evil forces that controlled us" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# his beloved Son
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"Son" is an important title for Jesus, the Son of God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])
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