Ephesians 1:7-8 WEB

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:4-10

Origination of the Church. I. THE CHURCH TRACED UP TO THE ELECTIVE LOVE OF GOD . 1. Chosen for himself . "Even as he chose us." He chose us out of the sinful mass of humanity. He chose us for himself, as he chose ancient Israel for himself. 2. Chosen in Christ as covenant Head . "In him." He was God's sovereign choice: "Behold my Servant, whom I have chosen." Abraham, notably among men, was chosen; and, viewed as existing in him as their covenant... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7

In whom we have the redemption through his blood. Some of the blessings referred to in Ephesians 1:3 are now specified—be-ginning with redemption ( τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν ). The article makes it emphatic—the great redemption, the real redemption, compared to which all ether redemptions are but shadows. It is a redemption through blood , therefore a proper propitiation or expiation, blood being always the emblem of explanation, In Christ, or in union to Christ, we have or are having... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7

Redemption. "In whom we have the redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of our sins." I. What men need is more than instruction, education, or an elevating influence. They are in sin—condemned, enslaved, and disordered; in the fetters of a strong man armed, and a stronger is needed to disarm him and spoil his house. In a word, they need redemption from sin. II. What the gospel specially announces is such a redemption. Christ came, not merely to enlighten, or elevate,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:8

Which he made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence . This rendering of the R.V. is better than the A.V., "wherein he hath abounded," for ἧς before ἐπερίσσευσεν can hardly be put for the dative; it is genitive by attraction for the accusative. The wisdom and prudence refer to God; he has not made his grace abound to us in a random manner, but in a carefully regulated manner. This is more fully explained afterwards, in reference to God's concealment for a time of the... 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

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The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7

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The Pulpit Commentary - Ephesians 1:7-14

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

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