According to Ephesians 1:7, what do believers have in Christ?

### Why this is right Ephesians 1:7 directly says that in Christ believers have redemption through His blood, meaning forgiveness of offenses. The passage roots forgiveness in God’s gracious favor. ### The concept **Redemption** means deliverance or release. Here it is linked with Christ’s blood and the remission, or forgiveness, of wrongdoing. This is distinct from a claim that believers will never face earthly hardship: the verse addresses salvation and forgiveness, not immunity from every difficulty. Ephesians 1:7 also does not say that people earn forgiveness through ritual performance. ### The other options - **B. Freedom from every earthly difficulty**: The verse speaks of redemption and forgiveness, not the removal of all suffering. - **C. Righteousness achieved through ritual observance**: The passage attributes redemption to Christ, not ritual achievement. - **D. An inheritance earned through human merit**: Ephesians 1:11 describes inheritance in relation to God’s purpose, not merit. ### Terms - **Redemption**: Deliverance or release from bondage or penalty. - **Remission**: Forgiveness or cancellation of an offense. ### Remember Ephesians 1:7 joins redemption and forgiveness to Christ’s blood and God’s grace.