Redemption

What is redemption?

Redemption is defined as:

1. To legally free [a slave] from the bondage to the law and from its condemnation.
2. To purchase [a slave] in a marketplace.
3. To obtain release by the payment of a price.

What are we being redeemed from?

We are being redeemed from sin.

“Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience [to God], which leads to righteousness?” Romans 6:16

Who are we being redeemed by?

Jesus Christ redeems us from sin.

In 1 Timothy 1:15, Paul says: “The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.”

Who are we being redeemed for?

We are being redeemed for God's glory

“For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.” Romans 11:36