0697. 680. Redemption—What Is It?

680. Redemption—What Is It?

1. Subjects of Redemption. Those who were in bondage to a “vain manner of living” (1Pe_1:18, R.V.).

2. Source of Redemption. Of God it is said that “His grace” operates “through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,” and that the redemption comes to us “according to the riches of His grace” (Rom_3:24; Eph_1:7).

3. Price of Redemption. The price is “His Blood” (Eph_1:7), which Christ gave as “a ransom” (Mat_20:28), and is the equivalent for all demands—1Ti_2:6.

4. Substance of Redemption. Christ is its Substance and Embodiment, hence, “He is made unto us Redemption” (1Co_1:30).

5. Receiver of Redemption. Faith, like Anna, who “looked for redemption” (Luk_2:38), finds what it looks for in the Redeemer.

6. Meaning of Redemption is “deliverance.” The Lion of the tribe of Judah breaks every chain—Heb_11:35.

7. Consummation of Redemption is when our Lord returns. Hence, we are waiting for “the redemption of our body” (Rom_8:23).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH