Redemption Author:Chuck Smith Redemption — In Ephesians, Paul gives thanks to God for all of the spiritual blessings in Christ. This is important to note because of the heavy emphasis some evangelists place on material blessings today. A spiritual man is chiefly concerned with the spiritual blessings; only a carnal man is more interested in material blessings. In ou... more »r culture today, we do not have a full understanding of the word "redemption," and thus lack a full appreciation of what the Father has done for us in Christ. But Paul points to Jesus, in whom we have redemption through His blood and lists the spiritual blessings free to us that put our faith in Jesus Christ.« less