Redemption

REDEMPTION

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Ephesians 1:7

"In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace."

Supporting Texts:

Colossians 1:13-14, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Galatians 3:13, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 9:12

INTRODUCTION

Redemption is one of the greatest works of God’s grace in the life of a believer. It refers to the act of buying back, setting free, or delivering someone from bondage, especially from sin and its consequences. The Bible reveals that humanity was enslaved by sin due to Adam’s disobedience, but God, in His infinite love, sent Jesus Christ to redeem us through His precious blood.

Redemption is not something we can achieve by our own efforts. The price of our redemption was too high for us to pay, but Jesus paid it all on the cross. Through His sacrifice, we are no longer under the curse of sin, but we have been set free to live in righteousness.

Understanding redemption helps us to appreciate the depth of God’s love and the power of the cross. It also challenges us to live in the victory that Christ has secured for us. This study will explore the meaning, necessity, process, and benefits of redemption.

1. THE MEANING OF REDEMPTION

a) Redemption is the payment of a ransom for freedom (Matthew 20:28)

Jesus gave His life as a ransom for many.

b) It is deliverance from sin and its consequences (Romans 6:22)

Through redemption, we are freed from sin’s bondage.

c) Redemption comes through the blood of Jesus (1 Peter 1:18-19)

The blood of Christ is the price paid for our freedom.

d) It brings us into a new relationship with God (Colossians 1:13-14)

Through redemption, we are transferred into the kingdom of God’s Son.

e) Biblical Example: The Israelites' redemption from Egypt (Exodus 6:6)

God redeemed Israel from slavery in Egypt, symbolising our redemption from sin.

2. THE NECESSITY OF REDEMPTION

a) All have sinned and need redemption (Romans 3:23)

No one is righteous on their own.

b) Without redemption, mankind remains under the curse of sin (Galatians 3:13)

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law.

c) Eternal death awaits those who are not redeemed (Romans 6:23)

The wages of sin is death, but redemption brings eternal life.

d) Redemption was part of God's plan from the beginning (Revelation 13:8)

Jesus was the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

e) Biblical Example: Boaz redeeming Ruth (Ruth 4:1-10)

Boaz acted as a kinsman-redeemer, pointing to Christ as our Redeemer.

3. THE PROCESS OF REDEMPTION

a) Redemption is initiated by God’s love (John 3:16)

God sent His Son to redeem us because He loves us.

b) It required the sacrifice of Jesus (Hebrews 9:12)

Jesus entered the Most Holy Place with His own blood to obtain eternal redemption.

c) Redemption is received through faith in Christ (Romans 10:9-10)

We must confess and believe in Jesus to receive redemption.

d) It results in forgiveness and freedom (Ephesians 1:7)

Redemption brings the forgiveness of sins.

e) Biblical Example: Jesus redeeming the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11)

He did not condemn her but forgave and set her free.

4. THE BENEFITS OF REDEMPTION

a) Justification – We are declared righteous (Romans 5:1)

Through redemption, we are made right with God.

b) Freedom from the power of sin (Romans 6:14)

Sin no longer has dominion over us.

c) Access to the Holy Spirit (Galatians 4:6-7)

As redeemed children, we receive the Spirit of God.

d) Victory over the devil (Colossians 2:15)

Redemption breaks the power of Satan over our lives.

e) Biblical Example: Paul’s transformation (Acts 9:1-19)

A former persecutor was redeemed and became a great apostle.

CONCLUSION

Redemption is at the heart of the Gospel. It is God’s act of love and grace that delivers us from sin and restores us to a right relationship with Him. Without redemption, we would remain in spiritual slavery, but through Christ, we have been set free.

As redeemed people, we must live in the reality of our redemption. This means walking in holiness, sharing the message of redemption with others, and fully embracing our new identity in Christ. Let us never take this precious gift for granted but live daily in the power of our Redeemer.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord, thank You for redeeming me through the blood of Jesus.

2. Father, let me walk in the freedom that redemption brings.

3. Lord, break every remaining chain of sin in my life.

4. Holy Spirit, help me to live as a true child of God.

5. Father, use me to bring others into the redemption of Christ.