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Connecting Statement:

Paul talks about the ways in which Christ is excellent.

He has rescued us

"God has rescued us"

the dominion of darkness

"Darkness" here is a metaphor for evil. Alternate translation: "the evil forces that controlled us" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)

his beloved Son

"Son" is an important title for Jesus, the Son of God. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples)