"In Him we have redemption
through His blood,
the forgiveness of sins,
according to the riches of His grace "
Ephesians 1:7
through His blood,
the forgiveness of sins,
according to the riches of His grace "
Ephesians 1:7
The Greek word for redemption, “apolutrosis,” is used ten times in the New Testament and literally means a release effected by payment of ransom. Redemption is simply the state of being delivered from sin – the ransom was fully paid by the blood of Christ. We were once in captivity and slavery to sin, but with this spiritual blessing, we are redeemed and freed from bondage, guilt, eternal condemnation and the enemy.
Jesus Christ gave His life for us to be able to be righteous, to be made acceptable to God. Since we are bought and paid for by His blood, we have an obligation to glorify and serve the living God.
Joyce
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