Initial deposits may come in form of truth, realness, moments that are prized above all others, and chances to enlarge souls; but in the end there must be a greatest cost - even if it's only temporary.
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"All are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith." ~Romans 3:24-25
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Definition: Redemption is the act of buying something back, or paying a price to return something to your possession.
Redemption is the English translation of the Greek word agorazo, meaning "to purchase in the marketplace." In ancient times, it often referred to the act of buying a slave. The Christian use of redemption means Jesus Christ, through his sacrificial death, purchased believers from the slavery of sin to set us free from that bondage.
Another Greek word relating to this term is exagorazo. Redemption always involves going fromsomething to something else. In this case it is Christ freeing us from the bondage of the law to freedom of a new life in him.
The third Greek word connected with redemption islutroo, meaning "to obtain release by the payment of a price." The price, in Christianity, was Christ's precious blood, obtaining our release from sin.
Biblical References to Redemption:
Luke 27-28
At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." (NIV)
At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." (NIV)
Romans 3:23-24
…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. (NIV)
…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. (NIV)
Ephesians 1:7-8
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace 8that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. (NIV)
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace 8that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. (NIV)
Galatians 3:13
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree." (NIV)
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree." (NIV)
Pronunciation: ree DEMP shun
Example:
By his sacrificial death, Jesus Christ paid for our redemption.
(This article is compiled and summarized from the following sources: The Moody Handbook of Theology, by Paul Enns; and The New Compact Bible Dictionary, edited by T. Alton Bryant.)
More About Redemption
http://www.w65stchurchofchrist.org/Sermons/Price_of_Redemption.htm
The Price Paid For Our Redemption
1 Peter 1:18-21
INTRODUCTION
1. The price paid for our redemption should motivate us to be grateful for the blessings mentioned in verses 2-12.
2. The Death of Christ is stated as the price of our redemption. – cf. Titus 2:14
3. The price paid for our redemption should motivate us to live as instructed in verses 13-17.
4. Redeemed Defined. - Vines - 2. lutrooµ (lutrovw , (3084))to release on receipt of ransom, is used in the Middle Voice, signifying to release by paying a ransom price, to redeem . . . (b) 1 Pet. 1:18 (Passive Voice), “ye were redeemed,” from a vain manner of life, i.e., from bondage to tradition. . . . the Death of Christ is stated as the means of redemption. Note: . . . lutrooµ signifies the actual deliverance, the setting at liberty – They were caused to be released.
I. OUR NEED FOR REDEMPTION - 1 PETER 1:18
A. A UNIVERSAL NEED! – ROMANS 3:23; 6:23
1. Due to our own sin – Romans 5:12; Ezekiel 18:21-32
2. The sinner is held captive by his sin - John 8:34
3. The sinner unable to provide redemption for himself – Romans 3:24-26; 4:4-8
B. CAN NOT BE REDEEMED WITH:
1. Any perishable means of currency - 1Peter 1:18
2. Blood of bulls and goats - Hebrews 10:4
3. Our own lives - Psalm 49:7; Romans 9:1-3
4. Doing good deeds – Ephesians 2:1-9
5. Man devised religions – 1 Peter 1:18; Mat. 15:7-9
6. Denying the reality of sin – 1 John 1:8.10
7. Attempting to forget about sin . . Jeremiah 44:9
II. THE NECESSARY PRICE WAS PAID - 1 PETER 1:19
A. AS OF A LAMB.
1. Without blemish and without spot.
2. Only such a lamb was allowed to be offered, - Lev 22:20; John 1:29; John 1:36; Rev 13:8
B. “PRECIOUS”
1. What else could the universe offer that would equal in value to the “precious” blood of the Son of God. Matthew 26:28; Hebrews 9:12-14
2. Jesus Gave Himself . . . – Shedding His “Precious blood.”
a. “. . . to give His life a ransom for many.” - Matthew 20:28
b. “. . . gave Himself a ransom for all” - 1 Tim. 2:6;
c. “. . . not for our (sins) only but also for the whole world.” - 1 John 2:2
3. Redemption made possible by the unmerited favor of God through the “Precious Blood” of Jesus which is found “Only In His Body”
a. “. . . justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus” - Romans 3:24-25
b. “. . . in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.” Col. 1:14 (cf. Ep. 2:13)
c. “. . . shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.” Acts 20:28
4. Redeemed by the “precious” blood of Christ when by faith we are baptized into Christ,
a. “. . . Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?” - ROMANS 6:1-23;
b. “. . . For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. [27] For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. - Galatians 3:26-27
III. THE EFFECT OF REDEMPTION – 1 PETER 1:18
A. ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ACCOUNTABLE, HAVING NOT BEEN REDEEMED, ARE UNDER SATAN’S CONTROL.
1. Owned by the devil – “He who sins is of the devil,” - 1 John 3:8
2. In bondage to sin – John 8:34
3. Aliens and without hope - Ephesians 2:11,12
B. AFTER REDEMPTION –
1. The Redeemed Are Under New Ownership - 1 Cor. 6:19-20
a. The power and control of sin is broken . . (vs. 18) . . . (Not Temptation!)
b. Brought near and reconciled unto the Father in one body – Ephesians 2:14-16
c. We are no longer in bondage to sin but to be servants of righteousness - Romans 6:1-23
IV. GOD FOREKNEW THE PRICE TO BE PAID - 1 PETER 1:20
A. HE INDEED WAS FOREORDAINED BEFORE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD
1. Alluded To IN Genesis .. . 3:15
2. In His plan from the beginning – Ephesians 3:11
3. When the time was right God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, - Galatians 4:4
4. To redeem those who were under the law, - Galatians 4:5
V. THE FAITH AND HOPE OF THE REDEEMED - 1 PETER 1:21
A. THE WORLD’S ONLY HOPE FOR RECONCILIATION TO GOD IS IN JESUS CHRIST
1. One cannot properly believe and obey Jesus without believing in and obeying His heavenly Father - John 5:24; 12:44; 14:6
a. God raised Him from the dead - Acts 2:24,32; 3:15; 4:10; 1 Corinthians 15:12-17
b. God glorified Him - 1 Peter 3:22; Acts 2:33; Ephesians 1:20-23; Philippians 2:9-11
2. So, through the death and glorification of Christ we can have faith and hope in God
a. God raised Him from the dead showing us that which awaits those that follow Him - Colossians 1:27
CONCLUSION
1. The death of Christ demonstrates
a. The need for our redemption
b. The necessary high cost of our redemption –
c. We cannot provide the payment necessary for our redemption –
d. Knowing the price paid for our redemption, let us live With Hope, Obediently; Holy Lives; with greater respect for God and as the property of God - 1Co 6:20
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