Redemption Ephesians 1:7 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Redemption God the RedeemerGod the Redeemer –Job 19:25; Isa. 43:14 Jesus the RedeemerJesus the Redeemer –Isa. 59:20; Rom. 11:26 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG But what is redemption?

Redemption Ephesians 1:7Ephesians 1:7 –The Meaning Of Redemption –The Cause Of Redemption –The Price Of Redemption –The Place Of Redemption –The Recipient Of Redemption ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

THE MEANING - FORGIVENESS Redemption – Ephesians 1:7 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

The Meaning - Forgiveness Release from bondageRelease from bondage –Exo. 6:6; Lev. 24:25-34 Slavery to sinSlavery to sin –Rom. 6:16-18; 2 Pet. 2:19 Man sells himself into slaveryMan sells himself into slavery –Jn. 8:34 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

The Meaning - Forgiveness Redemption = Forgiveness of Sin ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, (Eph. 1:7 ESV)

THE CAUSE - GRACE Redemption – Ephesians 1:7 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

The Cause - Grace Sin is a choiceSin is a choice –1 Jn. 3:4 Sin separates man from GodSin separates man from God –Eph. 2:12 Sin brings death/wrathSin brings death/wrath –Eze. 18:20; Rom. 6:23 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

The Cause - Grace God’s grace makes redemption possible! ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, (Eph. 1:7 ESV)

The Cause - Grace Riches of God’s grace – Eph. 1:7-8; 2:5, 8Riches of God’s grace – Eph. 1:7-8; 2:5, 8 –Mercy – Eph. 2:4 –Love – Eph. 2:4; Jn. 3:16 –Kindness – Eph. 2:7; Tit. 3:4 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

The Cause - Grace Mankind undeserving of itMankind undeserving of it –Tit. 3:3-7 Tragic some will not have itTragic some will not have it –Tit. 2:11-12; Mt. 7:13-14 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

THE PRICE - BLOOD Redemption – Ephesians 1:7 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

The Price - Blood Sin’s wages is deathSin’s wages is death –Rom. 6:23 Man cannot redeem himselfMan cannot redeem himself –Eph. 2:1-3, 8-9 Blood is requiredBlood is required –Heb. 9:22; 10:4 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

The Price - Blood Jesus’ life was the price! Ac. 20:28; 1 Pet. 1:18-19; Heb. 9:12-14 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, (Eph. 1:7 ESV)

The Price - Blood Rom. 5:9-10Rom. 5:9-10 –“justified by his blood” –“reconciled…by the death of his Son” Col. 1:22Col. 1:22 –“reconciled….by his death” ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

THE PLACE - CHRIST Redemption – Ephesians 1:7 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

The Place - Christ Redemption price given for allRedemption price given for all –Tit. 2:11 All are not redeemedAll are not redeemed –Mt. 7:13-14 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Where is redemption found?

The Place - Christ All spiritual blessings are in Christ! Eph. 1:3; 2 Cor. 5:17 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, (Eph. 1:7 ESV)

The Place - Christ All spiritual blessings are in Christ! Redemption- Eph. 1:7 Inheritance – Eph. 1:11 Assurance – Eph. 1:13-15 Purpose – Eph. 2:22 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG How does one come to be in Christ?

The Place - Christ Christ is the only wayChrist is the only way –Jn. 14:6; Ac. 4:12 God gives a clear answerGod gives a clear answer –Gal. 3:26-27; Rom. 6:3-4 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Will we simply trust and obey? Heb. 5:9

THE RECIPIENT - US Redemption – Ephesians 1:7 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

The Recipient - Us ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, (Eph. 1:7 ESV) Who is the beneficiary of God’s grace? Who is the recipient of redemption?

The Recipient - Us Before RedemptionBefore Redemption –“dead in trespasses and sins” (Eph. 2:1) –“following the course of this world” (Eph. 2:2) –“lived in the passions of our flesh” (Eph. 2:3) –“were by nature children of wrath” (Eph. 2:3) ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

The Recipient - Us After RedemptionAfter Redemption –“alive together with Christ” (Eph. 2:5) –“raised us up with him” (Eph. 2:6) –“seated us with him in the heavenly places” (Eph. 2:6) ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

The Recipient - Us Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it! Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed through His infinite mercy, His child, and forever, I am. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

The Recipient - Us ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. (1 Cor 6:19-20 ESV) How should we respond to our redemption?

The Recipient - Us ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. (Tit. 2:14 ESV) How should we respond to our redemption?

Redemption Ephesians 1:7 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

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