Forgiveness Defined
R. W. Dale, LL. D. Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Forgiveness may be defined — 1. In personal terms — as a cessation of the anger or moral resentment of God against sin. 2. In ethical terms — as a release from the guilt of sin, which oppresses the conscience. 3. In legal terms — as a remission of the punishment of sin, which is eternal death. (R. W. Dale, LL. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; WEB: in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,