vs,7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
Salvation is past/present/future
We have been saved/being saved/will be saved.
Difference between redemption and forgiveness.
Redemption is being purchased, forgiveness is being cleansed from our sins through His blood.
Mercy is not getting what we do deserve, and Grace is getting what we do not deserve.
God will give us according to the riches of His grace
We are not building up our store of treasure for earth. but in heaven. He can do exceedingly above all things that we ask or think.
The fact that God the Father sent His Son Jesus. tells us that there was no other way of obtaining forgiveness.
If there had been any other way of saving us, He would not have sent his Son.
Jesus Christ gave up His glory in Heaven to go to the cross, to buy His - US
He wants to lavish His grace on us.
God wants to give us grace every morning -
"His compassions fail not, they are new every morning, Great is Thy faithfulness".
God's wisdom, intelligence and understanding requires Justice against sin. A loving God punishes sin, but He wants to save the sinner.
Our wisdom, intelligence and understanding responds to the Gospel positively.
Come to Jesus. and like the prodigal son saying " I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, I am no longer worthy to be called your son ....bring forth the best robe and put it on him".
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