Redeemed and Justified
And further, for the believer's thanksgiving, redemption is not only accomplished, but we have it. "In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace." Eph. 1:7. Again, we do not have to pray for redemption or the forgiveness of sins when we have both; we only need to give thanks.
If we believe God we have justification and peace. Believing God we are justified. It is written, "By Him all that believe are justified from all things." Acts 13:39. We are reckoned righteous, believing God who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead. "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Rom. 5:1. All this is distinct cause for thanksgiving.
