1-2-3

Ephesians 1 cont’d:

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which He lavished on us. 

Here’s what we have in Christ when we believe and receive him, in a 1-2-3 punch:

1.   Redemption through his blood (bought back – we belong to Him)

2.   Forgiveness of trespasses (our slate is wiped clean)

3.   Rich grace lavished on us (it’s extravagant and generous)

We couldn’t do any of the above three things on our own.  We were born into a sinful world, with sinful desires to satisfy our own cravings from day one, headed toward the robber of all robbers – death.

Then he redeemed us.  He took us and washed us until no trace of sin remained. The clothed us with his rich grace so that we could demonstrate his glory to others.

Redemption isn’t just for our own good, our own salvation, our own rescue from death.  It’s so that others can see the love that is richly demonstrated in our lives and experience redemption, as well.