7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Ver. 7. In whom we have redemption ] As captives ransomed at a price. What this price was, see1 Peter 1:19; 1 Peter 1:19 . Should not Christ therefore reap the travails of his soul? Isa 53:11-12 The forgiveness of our sins ] This David counted his crown, and prized it above his imperial diadem,Psalms 103:3-4; Psalms 103:3-4 . read more
whom: Job 33:24, Psalms 130:7, Daniel 9:24-Ezekiel :, Zechariah 9:11, Zechariah 13:1, Zechariah 13:7, Matthew 20:28, Matthew 26:28, Mark 14:24, Acts 20:28, Romans 3:24, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Colossians 1:14, 1 Timothy 2:6, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 9:12-Ezra :, Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 10:4-2 Kings :, 1 Peter 1:18, 1 Peter 1:19, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 John 2:2, 1 John 4:10, Revelation 5:9, Revelation 14:4 the forgiveness: Exodus 34:7, Psalms 32:1, Psalms 32:2, Psalms 86:5, Psalms 130:4, Isaiah... read more
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;By whom we — Who believe.Have — From the moment we believe.Redemption — From the guilt and power of sin.Through his blood — Through what he hath done and suffered for us.According to the riches of his grace — According to the abundant overflowings of his free mercy and favour. read more
THE DIVINE SIDE OF THE PROCESS OF FOUNDING A HOLY, GLORIOUS CHURCH, Ephesians 1:3 to Ephesians 3:21. I. ITS ETERNAL DIVINE ORIGINATION IN PURPOSE, Ephesians 1:3-23. 1. An eternal election of all believers, Ephesians 1:3-8. St. Paul opens by an affirmation of God’s abounding goodness in that he has chosen us to, (Ephesians 1:4,) predestinated us to, (Ephesians 1:5-8,) and made revelations to us of, (Ephesians 1:8-9,) the grand final summation of all things in Christ (Ephesians 1:10). read more
7. In whom Having mentioned Christ under the endearing title of the Beloved, that blessed name becomes the hinge upon which Ephesians 1:7-10 turn, being a climax of blessedness culminating in the final restitution of Ephesians 1:10. The successive steps of the climax are, redemption, forgiveness, grace, revelation, beneficence, universal restitution. Redemption Release from a bondage to sin and death for a ransom price. Through his blood The price of the ransom. Forgiveness The... read more
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The Biblical Illustrator - Ephesians 1:7
Ephesians 1:7In whom we have redemption through His blood.Redemption in ChristGod has made Christ an Adam, head, root, receptacle and storehouse, in whom are treasured all those good things which from Him are communicated to us.1. By nature we are no better than in a spiritual bondage.(1) Under a stern taskmaster the law.(2) Unable to do anything spiritually good.(3) Forced to endure many things most grievous (Hebrews 2:15).2. We have deliverance from our spiritual thraldom by Christ.(1) Reason... read more