Topical Bible: Redemption: Christ is Made, to Us

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Redemption is a central theme in Christian theology, encapsulating the deliverance from sin and its consequences through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the New Testament, Christ is portrayed as the Redeemer who fulfills the divine plan of salvation, offering Himself as the atoning sacrifice for humanity's sins.

Biblical Foundation

The concept of redemption is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where it often refers to the deliverance of Israel from slavery and oppression. In the New Testament, this theme is expanded and fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians, emphasizes the role of Christ in redemption: "It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption" (1 Corinthians 1:30). Here, Paul underscores that Christ embodies the wisdom and redemptive power of God, transforming believers into a new creation.

Christ as the Redeemer

The role of Christ as Redeemer is multifaceted. He is the sacrificial Lamb who takes away the sins of the world (John 1:29). Through His death and resurrection, He pays the ransom for sin, liberating believers from the bondage of sin and death. The Apostle Peter writes, "For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect" (1 Peter 1:18-19). This passage highlights the precious and invaluable nature of Christ's sacrifice, which surpasses any earthly wealth.

The Purpose and Effect of Redemption

Redemption through Christ is not merely a transactional event but a transformative process. It involves a change in status from being under the curse of the law to becoming children of God. Paul explains this in his letter to the Galatians: "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree'" (Galatians 3:13). By taking upon Himself the curse of the law, Christ enables believers to receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

Furthermore, redemption is closely linked to the concept of adoption. Through Christ's redemptive work, believers are adopted into God's family, gaining the rights and privileges of children of God. Paul elaborates on this in Ephesians: "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace" (Ephesians 1:7). This redemption brings about forgiveness and reconciliation with God, restoring the broken relationship caused by sin.

The Ongoing Work of Redemption

While redemption is accomplished through the finished work of Christ, its effects are ongoing in the life of the believer. The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in applying the benefits of redemption, sanctifying and empowering believers to live in accordance with God's will. Paul writes to the Romans, "And not only this, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation" (Romans 5:11). This reconciliation is both a present reality and a future hope, as believers anticipate the full realization of redemption in the eschaton.

In summary, redemption in Christ is a profound and comprehensive doctrine that encompasses deliverance from sin, transformation into the likeness of Christ, and the hope of eternal life. Through His sacrificial death and victorious resurrection, Jesus Christ is made to us wisdom, righteousness, holiness, and redemption, fulfilling God's redemptive plan for humanity.

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1 Corinthians 1:30
But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made to us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
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Christ as Wisdom and Sanctification and Redemption.
... Christ, he says, "was made to us of God, wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification,
and redemption." In other passages, he speaks about Christ as being ...
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Christ, the Believer's Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and ...
... Father! Of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom,
righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.' Without ...
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Christ as Righteousness; as the Demiurge, the Agent of the Good ...
... That Christ is righteousness relatively to us appears clearly from the words: "Who
was made to us ... and righteousness and sanctification and redemption." And if ...
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The Death of Christ, and the Redemption of Men Thereby
... THE DEATH OF CHRIST, AND THE REDEMPTION OF MEN ... has been pleased of His infinite mercy
to give His only begotten Son for our Surety, who was made sin, and ...
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Christ Rightly and Properly Said to have Merited Grace and ...
... by means of his death, for the redemption of the ... by Paul as to his having been made
a curse ... had been superfluous and therefore absurd, that Christ should have ...
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How are we Made Partakers of the Redemption Purchased by Christ?
... Christ? A29: We are made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ,
by the effectual application of it to us by his Holy Spirit. ...
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That Christ came into the World, not Only to Instruct Us, but Also ...
... Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive (1 ... Where, then, is redemption?
There come from Christ, as he deigns to confess, merely illumination and ...
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Christ's Need of us and Ours
... are Mine.' Yes, and when the Word was made flesh, He ... The Christ that redeemed the
world needs us, to carry out and to bring into effect His redemption. ...
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When Christ visited us in his Grace, He did not Come to what did ...
... us, as also His apostle declares, "In whom we have redemption through His ... of God,
and the Eucharist of the blood and the body of Christ is made, [4462] from ...
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"For the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus Hath Made Me ...
... ourselves, which is strengthened by our unwillingness, and thus made a more ... is matter
of greatest comfort,"that there is in Christ a redemption from the ...
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