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Notes on Ephesians Chapter One
AUTHOR: | Oliphant, James H. |
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7. In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of his grace. Here two great blessings are secured to God’s children, through the blood, that is the death of Jesus. He was the "near kinsman," and so related that he had the right of redemption. Being chosen in him, he represented them publicly and officially. His sufferings throughout were vicarious. He restored that which he took not away. He saved others, himself he could not save, but he saw of the travail of his soul and was satisfied. He justified many by bearing their iniquities, and opened not his mouth against the stroke. His people are called the "purchased possession." They are bought with a goodly price---the precious blood of their Redeemer. He that has redemption, shall have the forgiveness of sins, and this not of himself, his merit or deserving. Paul is careful to give the ground or reason of every blessing, and here redemption and forgiveness of sins, are "according to the riches of his grace." It is only in realizing man’s need of redemption and forgiveness, that we get true ideas of the length, and depth, and splendor of the riches of that grace that prepares lost men and women for a home in glory.
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