Ephesians 1:7 (KJV) “In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace”
This verse of Scripture reveals to us that in Christ Jesus only, we have redemption through His blood. What does “redemption” mean? Redemption means being set free because someone paid a price for you. So, it is freedom that comes through a cost. In the ancient Roman world, slaves were sold, and anyone could buy one; the buyer owned the slave. When someone “redeemed” a slave, they paid the price and then set the slave free. This is redemption – Jesus walked into the slave market of sin and bought us with His blood. Redemption means to be rescued from slavery, delivered from captivity, released from debt, saved from judgment, and to be restored to a new owner (God). We are redeemed from the slavery of sin, for “everyone who practices sin is a servant of sin” (John 8:34; AFV). We are delivered from the power of darkness (Col 1:13). We are redeemed from the curse of the law (Gal. 3:13). We are redeemed from the guilt and penalty of sin (Rom. 6:23).
Now, what does redemption accomplish? Our Scriptural text tells us that by redemption we obtain the forgiveness of sins. There are many other benefits of redemption. For example, we obtain peace with God (Rom 5:1), eternal life (John 3:16), freedom from guilt and condemnation (Rom 8:1). Glory to God! Now, according to Romans 12:1 (TPT), “Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God’s marvelous mercies? I encourage you to surrender yourselves to God to be His sacred, living sacrifices. And live in holiness, experiencing all that delights his heart. For this becomes your genuine expression of worship.” May the grace of God be upon us so to do, in Jesus precious name.
Written by: Andrew A. Esemudje