Ephesians 1:7

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Summary

Ephesians 1:7

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

Whom

The forgiveness

General references

Hebrews 8:12

Bible References

Whom

just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

And he said to them, "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with the blood of his Own.

and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,

It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption,

in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

who gave himself as a ransom for allthe testimony given at the proper time.

who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, zealous for good deeds.

He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves, but he entered the holy place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption.

For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.

You know that you were redeemed from the futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold,

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.

For Christ also died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit;

And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

In this is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals; for you were slain, and with your blood purchased men for God from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they have kept themselves chaste. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They have been purchased from among men as first fruits to God and to the Lamb.

The forgiveness

to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins,

And Jesus answered him, "Simon, I have something to say to you." And he said, "Teacher, say it."

and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."

And Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Repent therefore, and turn again, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

Of him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."

Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,

So also David describes the blessedness of the man to whom God reckons righteousness apart from works:

When you were dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive together with him, having forgiven us all our sins,

then he adds, "Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more."

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.

I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.

General references

For I will be merciful to their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more."