"By wisdom a house is built,

Proverbs 24:3-4

GRACE - something great given to someone who doesn't deserve it

Christ has no equal,  no rival...

... there never has been , there never will be

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ."

"Remember, I have given you authority..."

"In my prayers I keep asking God,  the glorious Father, to give light to the eyes of your hearts, so that you will understand how surpassingly great is his power working in us who trust him." (Some phrases removed for emphasis)

Reconciliation - the restoration of friendly relations

"Our God reconciled us to Himself in Christ Jesus"

As followers of Jesus, we are new creations; the old has gone, the new has come. 

So how do we deal with our old thinking, habits and attitudes?

God can teach you so much when you're on your own