Ephesians 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7

Redemption through blood. "Redemption" is a large and exclusive term, implying deliverance from sin, Satan, and death. It includes, not the mere remission of sins, which is, however, the primary element in it; nor the mere adoption, though that is the consequence of it—for "we are redeemed that we may receive the adoption of sons" ( Galatians 4:4 ), but the completed sanctification of our souls and the consummated redemption of our bodies. The price of redemption is the blood of him who... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7

The forgiveness of sins. Redemption consists essentially in forgiveness as its primary fact in respect of importance and of order, not as a mere element belonging to the more advanced stages of Christian life, nor as dependent on the renovation of our nature. I. SCRIPTURE ASSERTS A DIRECT CAUSAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE BLOOD OF CHRIST AND THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS . There is no absolute forgiveness. Christ's blood was shed for the remission of sins ( Matthew... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7

Redemption. I. WHAT IT MEANS TO US . "Our redemption" is here in apposition with "the forgiveness of our trespasses." The phrases mutually explain one another. 1. The idea of forgiveness explains that of redemption . 2. The idea of redemption explains that of forgiveness . Such forgiveness as amounts to a redemption cannot be a mere withholding of penalties. It must be II. WHAT IT COST CHRIST . Redemption implies payment. The redeemed is recovered by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7-14

The forgiveness and inspiration of the adopted children. From the electing and adopting love of God, Paul proceeds next to show how it manifests itself in the thorough culture of the adopted children. We saw how they are accepted into the charmed circle for the Beloved's sake, and to him, indeed, owe all. We are now to notice how thorough is the provision made for the upbringing of these adopted ones. And— I. THROUGH THE BLOOD OF THE BELOVED THEY ARE REDEEMED AND ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7-14

The redemptive predestination of God in its subjective and objective aspects. "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: that in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ephesians 1:7

In whom we have redemption - On the meaning of the word here rendered “redemption” - (ἀπολύτρωσις apolutrōsis) - see the notes at Romans 3:24. The word here, as there, denotes that deliverance from sin and from the evil consequences of sin, which has been procured by the atonement made by the Lord Jesus Christ. This verse is one of the passages which prove conclusively that the apostle here does not refer to “nations” and to “national privileges.” Of what “nation” could it be said that it... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ephesians 1:7-8

Ephesians 1:7-8. In, or by, whom we have redemption By price and by power, are bought and delivered from the guilt and dominion of sin, the tyranny of Satan, and the final displeasure and wrath of God. Through his blood Shed for these purposes; or through what he hath done and suffered; having undertaken the great and awful work of making an atonement for us by the sacrifice of himself, by which we obtain, what is an introduction to all the other blessings here mentioned, the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ephesians 1:1-14

1:1-23 A LIFE OF FULNESS THROUGH CHRISTPraise for blessings in Christ (1:1-14)In introducing himself, Paul reminds his readers that they are saints, God’s holy people, who live their lives in union with Jesus Christ (1:1-2). He then offers praise to the triune God: in verses 3-6 on account of the Father who planned salvation; in verses 7-12 on account of the Son who made this salvation a reality; and in verses 13-14 on account of the Holy Spirit who guarantees salvation.God’s blessings, which... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ephesians 1:7

we have . Compare Romans 5:1 . redemption = the redemption. See Romans 3:24 ; Romans 5:1 . through . Greek. dia. App-104 .Ephesians 1:1 . His blood. The price of the redemption. Compare Acts 20:28 . 1Co 6:20 . 1 Peter 1:18 , 1 Peter 1:19 ; &c. sins = transgressions. App-128 . riches, &c. Compare Ephesians 1:18 ; Ephesians 2:7 ; Ephesians 3:8 , Ephesians 3:16 . Romans 9:23 .Colossians 1:27 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ephesians 1:7

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.In whom ... that is, "in Christ," carrying the great truth that the blessings enumerated in this epistle belong exclusively to those who have been "baptized into Christ," there being absolutely no other way mentioned in the New Testament through which any man may dare to fancy that he is "in Christ." If there is any other way to be in Christ, someone should cite the New... read more

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