Justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus according to ______?

• A. Ephesians 1:7
• B. Romans 3:23
• C. John 3:16
• D. Titus 3:5

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that salvation events like justification, along with regeneration and the new birth, are achieved through the work of Jesus, specifically through his blood. Ephesians 1:7 states that we have redemption through his blood and the forgiveness of sins, which ties the blood of Jesus directly to being made right with God. This verse shows the mechanism by which forgiveness and renewal come—through the blood of Christ—as a gracious gift. While other verses talk about faith, regeneration, or grace in different lights, this passage most directly links the blood of Jesus to the forgiveness that underpins justification, making it the best fit for the statement. John 3:16 emphasizes believing in Christ for life, Titus 3:5 speaks of regeneration and renewal by the Spirit, and Romans 3:23 discusses sin, but none state the blood of Jesus as the explicit instrument of forgiveness tied to justification in the same concise way.