“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he richly poured out on us with all wisdom and understanding.”
What is redemption?
Redemption is a legal term that refers to paying a ransom to release someone from a life of slavery. To act of redemption is to buy back or bring back.
Sin has enslaved every human. Spiritual death and guilt has entrapped every person. Humanity is unable to break free of this bondage. On their own, no person is free from the penalty of sin. Romans 6:23 tells us that the “penalty of sin is death.” A reparation has to be made. Unable to remove the stain of sin on our own, humanity is in need of a redeemer who can pay the penalty of sin in order to bring us back to our intended state – holy, pure, and redeemed.
Jesus, “according to the riches of his grace” has redeemed us back to a perfect legal standing with God through his death, burial, and resurrection. Redemption is only found in Jesus’ life, death, burial, and resurrection. Nothing else can liberate you from sin.
- Jesus’ death brings us life.
- Jesus’ sacrifice is our forgiveness.
- Jesus’ blood is the reparation for our sins.
- Jesus’ resurrection is the reason we have a new life and identity.
Jesus lived the life that we are unable to live and died the death that we should have died so that we can have the life we don’t deserve. He is our only hope and access to God the Father.
Live It:
- Have you been hoping to find life outside of the life of Jesus?
- How can you celebrate today that Jesus has redeemed you from your sinful state?
Chase Snyder
Writer, Pastor
