Redemption
Salvation ConceptThe act of being saved or delivered from sin through Christ's sacrifice
Redemption refers to God's act of buying back or rescuing humanity from the bondage of sin. It emphasizes the cost paid—Christ's blood—to free people from sin's penalty and power.
Redemption is central to understanding salvation. It portrays humanity as enslaved to sin and Christ as the Redeemer who paid the ultimate price for freedom.
Ephesians 1:7
"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace."
1 Peter 1:18-19
"You were redeemed...with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect."
Colossians 1:14
"In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."
Romans 3:24
"And all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus."
Redemption from Egypt
Exodus 6:6
Christ as Redeemer
Galatians 3:13
Redemption of creation
Romans 8:18-23
Eternal redemption
Hebrews 9:12
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