We give thanks to the Father

Who qualified us?

Colossians 1:12 “and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.”

How can we be qualified?

By being a child of God

1 John 5:1

1 John 5:1 NIV

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well.

Who rescued us?

Colossians 1:13

Colossians 1:13 (NIV)

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,

How did Jesus rescue us?

Bought our freedom through sin

Philippians, Colossians, Philemon The Purpose of Paul’s Prayer (1:10–14)

The death of Christ was also the payment for release from slavery.

Hebrews 9:12

Hebrews 9:12 NIV

He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.

Who Transferred us?

How do we get transferred?

By asking for forgiveness

Ephesians 1:7

Ephesians 1:7 NIV

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace