Reformed Forum Ephesians 1:7–8 — Redeemed by the Blood
Feb 2, 2022
Join Robert Arendale, pastor at Redeemer OPC in Beaver Creek, Ohio, as he dives into the depths of redemption. He emphasizes the unique roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in salvation, highlighting how modern preaching often overlooks this vital trinitarian perspective. Arendale discusses the significant cost of Christ’s sacrifice, drawing parallels with Old Testament themes while framing redemption as a profound testament to God’s love. He also reflects on the transformative power of Christ's blood and its implications for worship and grace in everyday life.
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Trinitarian Shape Of Salvation
- Paul shapes salvation trinitarianly: the Father elects, the Son redeems, the Spirit applies.
- This Trinitarian cycle repeats and undergirds Ephesians' theology and worship.
Start Sermons With The Big Idea
- Identify Paul's main idea in a passage before outlining a sermon.
- Let that central idea (e.g., redemption in v.7–8) shape your sermon structure and subpoints.
What Redemption Means Biblically
- Redemption biblically means to purchase or buy back and to set free from bondage.
- In the New Testament this is applied to Christ buying sinners back from slavery to sin.
