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[a]the gospel about his Son, descended from David according to the flesh,(A) but established as Son of God in power according to the spirit of holiness through resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord.(B)

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  1. 1:3–4 Paul here cites an early confession that proclaims Jesus’ sonship as messianic descendant of David (cf. Mt 22:42; 2 Tm 2:8; Rev 22:16) and as Son of God by the resurrection. As “life-giving spirit” (1 Cor 15:45), Jesus Christ is able to communicate the Spirit to those who believe in him.