Ephesians 1:7

EPHESIANS—NOTE ON Ephesians 1:7 Redemption means ransoming from captivity or slavery. The supreme OT example was the exodus, where God redeemed Israel from slavery in Egypt (see Deuteronomy 7:8; 2 Samuel 7:23). forgiveness of our trespasses. Christians are freed from slavery to sin and guilt by Christ’s blood. His death was an atoning sacrifice (see also Ephesians 2:13; Hebrews 9:15).