God’s purpose to save sinners, manifested through His gracious election of them before the foundation of the world, is His work of planning salvation. . Just as a blueprint never built a house, so also election has never saved a sinner. That which has been planned and purposed must be accomplished. Ephesians 1:7–11 celebrates God’s work in doing just that through the person and work of Jesus. “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according