Ephesians 1:7
7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace
Redeemed by His Blood
There’s a story told of a young boy who built a small sailboat. He painted it carefully, tied a tiny sail, and set it in a nearby stream. The wind caught the sail—and the boat drifted away faster than he could run. The boy searched for days, but it was gone.
Weeks later, while walking through town, he saw his boat in the window of a secondhand store. He ran inside and said, “That’s my boat!”
The shopkeeper said, “I’m sorry, son. Someone else brought it in. If you want it, you’ll have to buy it.”
The boy saved every coin he could, came back, and bought the boat. Holding it close, he said,
“Now you’re twice mine—first because I made you, and second because I bought you.”
That’s redemption.
You and I were made by God—but sin took us away. Yet through the blood of Jesus, God bought us back.
We are twice His—by creation and by redemption.
Paul, in Ephesians 1:7, captures this beautiful truth:
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.”
In this single verse, we see the entire gospel message in summary:
- A Redeemer — In Him
- A Price — Through His Blood
- A Result — The Forgiveness of Sins
- A Source — According to the Riches of His Grace
Let’s explore each one.
1. The Redeemer: “In Him”
All spiritual blessings come through Jesus Christ.
Notice Paul says “In Him” — not in religion, not in good works, not in ourselves.
Redemption is found in a person, not in a process.
- Acts 4:12 says, “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
- Jesus said in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
This means salvation is exclusive—but also inclusive to all who come to Christ.
You can’t earn it, but you can receive it.
When you are “in Christ,” you are accepted, secure, and covered by His righteousness.
Application:
Ask yourself, “Am I truly in Him?”
Not just near Him, not just aware of Him, but in Him—trusting in His death and resurrection for your salvation.
2. The Price: “Through His Blood”
Redemption always involves a cost.
In biblical times, slaves were freed when someone paid their ransom price.
Spiritually, our ransom was paid not with money, but with blood—the very life of Jesus.
Hebrews 9:22 tells us,
“Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”
Why blood? Because sin leads to death. The blood of Christ shows that the penalty has been paid in full.
1 Peter 1:18–19 says,
“You were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold … but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.”
Illustration:
Imagine a courtroom. You’re on trial for every sin you’ve ever committed—thoughts, words, and deeds. The evidence is undeniable.
But just before the verdict is given, Jesus stands and says, “I’ll take the sentence. I’ll pay the penalty.”
The gavel falls—“Paid in full.”
That’s what His blood did.
Application:
The blood of Jesus is not just for your past sins—it’s powerful for your present struggles and future hope.
When the enemy reminds you of your past, remind him of the blood.
3. The Result: “The Forgiveness of Sins”
Because of the blood, we have forgiveness.
Forgiveness means to release or set free from debt.
Our record is wiped clean. Psalm 103:12 says,
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”
Forgiveness doesn’t mean God ignores our sin—He remembers it no more because it’s already paid for.
Illustration:
Imagine you owed a million dollars you could never repay. Then someone pays the full amount for you. You no longer owe anything. That’s forgiveness.
Many Christians live as though they’re still paying off a debt that’s already canceled.
Don’t let guilt and shame keep you bound when God has already declared you free.
Application:
Forgive yourself as God has forgiven you.
And extend that forgiveness to others—because those who receive grace should give grace.
4. The Source: “According to the Riches of His Grace”
God doesn’t redeem us out of His riches—He redeems us according to them.
That’s a big difference.
If a billionaire gives you $10, he’s giving out of his riches.
But if he gives you a gift according to his riches, it could change your life.
God’s grace is abundant, overflowing, and limitless.
Romans 5:20 says, “Where sin abounded, grace abounded much more.”
You can’t out-sin God’s grace.
You can’t exhaust His mercy.
The deeper your sin, the greater His love.
Application:
Live every day in gratitude, not guilt.
Let the richness of His grace overflow in how you treat others, give generously, and worship passionately.
Conclusion
Paul’s message is clear:
- You are redeemed — bought back by Christ.
- You are forgiven — your sins are gone.
- You are graced — loved more than you deserve.
The cross is proof that God values you infinitely.
You’re twice His—first by creation, and again by redemption.
Closing Prayer:
“Lord Jesus, thank You for redeeming me with Your precious blood. Thank You for forgiving every sin and showering me with Your grace. Help me to walk daily in that freedom, to live for You, and to show Your love to others. May my life always reflect the price You paid for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus!
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