Redeemed Through His Blood: Ephesians 1:7-12
In this powerful episode, Pastor Jim Thomas turns our attention to the redemptive work of Jesus. Building on the Trinitarian structure of Ephesians 1, we now reflect on how Christ accomplishes our salvation through His blood. These verses reveal the lavish grace of God, the forgiveness of our sins, and the secure inheritance that belongs to all who are in Christ. Our redemption is not hypothetical—it is rooted in history and secured by Christ’s finished work.
In This Episode:
Learn what it means that Jesus accomplished your salvation in real space and time. Discover the depths of God’s grace—lavished, not measured—according to the riches of His will. Explore what it means to be part of God’s redemptive plan: chosen, forgiven, and included in His eternal purpose. Be reminded that your salvation rests not on your effort, but on Christ’s finished work.
“Where else can you turn to be redeemed? If you want real redemption accomplished in space-time history, look to the cross of Christ.”
Pastor Jim Thomas
Theological Emphases:
The Trinitarian Work of Salvation:
The Father – Administers salvation
The Son – Accomplishes salvation
The Holy Spirit – Applies salvation
- God does not ignore sin—He takes the initiative to confront and conquer it through the cross of Christ.
- Grace is not something we can outrun or out-sin; it is sovereign, sufficient, and secure.
- Christ alone has the power and authority to set the world to rights—and His purposes will not fail.
Key Quotes:
“Christianity was and is wholly different. It insists that we are saved not by what we do, but by what God in Christ has done for us in history—in his incarnation, life, death, resurrection, and ascension.”
Timothy Keller“The Son of God became man to enable men to become the sons of God.”
C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
