Topical Bible: Redemption: Manifests The: Grace of God

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Redemption is a central theme in Christian theology, illustrating the profound grace of God extended to humanity. The concept of redemption is deeply rooted in the narrative of Scripture, where God's grace is manifested through His plan to rescue and restore mankind from the bondage of sin and death.

Old Testament Foundations

The Old Testament lays the groundwork for understanding redemption as an act of divine grace. The Hebrew word for redemption, "ga'al," often refers to the act of a kinsman-redeemer, as seen in the account of Ruth and Boaz (Ruth 4:1-10). This concept is a precursor to the ultimate redemption through Christ, highlighting God's grace in providing a means for restoration and relationship.

In Exodus, God's deliverance of Israel from Egyptian slavery is a powerful demonstration of His grace. Exodus 6:6 states, "Therefore tell the Israelites: I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment." Here, redemption is portrayed as an act of divine intervention, underscoring God's gracious initiative to save His people.

New Testament Fulfillment

The New Testament reveals the fullness of God's grace in redemption through the person and work of Jesus Christ. The Greek term "apolutrosis" is used to describe the act of redemption, emphasizing liberation through a ransom paid. Ephesians 1:7 declares, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace."

The sacrificial death of Jesus is the ultimate expression of God's grace, as He willingly offers Himself as the ransom for humanity's sins. Romans 3:24-25 explains, "and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand."

The Grace of God in Redemption

Redemption is not earned by human effort but is a gift of grace from God. Titus 2:11-14 affirms, "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men. It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age, as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds."

This passage highlights that redemption is an act of grace that not only saves but also transforms believers, calling them to live in a manner that reflects God's holiness and love.

The Eternal Impact of Redemption

The grace of God in redemption has eternal implications, securing believers' place in God's family and granting them eternal life. Colossians 1:13-14 states, "He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."

Through redemption, believers are assured of their inheritance in Christ, as Ephesians 1:13-14 confirms, "And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory."

In summary, redemption is a profound manifestation of the grace of God, revealing His love, mercy, and desire to restore humanity to Himself through Jesus Christ.

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Isaiah 52:3
For thus said the LORD, You have sold yourselves for nothing; and you shall be redeemed without money.
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Library

Redemption through Blood, the Gracious Forgiveness of Sins
... The death of Christ, the redemption by blood, instead of veiling the grace of
God, only manifests it. Put the thing before your own minds. ...
/.../spurgeons sermons volume 37 1891/redemption through blood the gracious.htm

The Universality of Actual Grace
... Again, if Christ "gave himself a redemption for all," it is ... In relation to adults,
God manifests His saving will by the bestowal of sufficient grace upon all ...
/.../pohle/grace actual and habitual/section 3 the universality of.htm

Evans -- the Fall and Recovery of Man
... This inward corruption manifests itself in outward actions ... gospel has gone forth
proclaiming redemption to every ... Christ, the gift of divine grace, "Paschal Lamb ...
/.../kleiser/the worlds great sermons volume 3/evans the fall and.htm

Jesus, the Mediator of the New Covenant
... It is in the application of the redemption here in the ... It is in the heart the work
of grace is to ... to know what it is, that there Christ manifests Himself and ...
/.../murray/the two covenants/chapter x jesus the mediator.htm

Questions and Answers
... is provided for the race through redemption in Christ ... the divine law of regeneration
and its accompanying grace. ... in a greater or lesser degree manifests some of ...
/.../byers/sanctification/chapter xii questions and answers.htm

Free Grace
... not have caused the boundless, bottomless, shoreless, summitless love which God
manifests to His ... Swells the all-abounding grace,. ... Full redemption, endless peace ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/free grace.htm

Articles of Religion of the Reformed Episcopal Church in America. ...
... Christ as his Saviour, therein he manifests a change ... him pardon, acceptance, sonship,
sanctification, redemption, and eternal ... into sin; and by the grace of God ...
/.../articles of religion of the.htm

Introduction.
... in man and his capacity for self-redemption; Christianity believes ... Inasmuch, however,
as faith manifests itself in the ... Indeed, individuals, by the grace of God ...
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Israel's Hope; Or, the Centre of the Target
... we must confide in him as he manifests himself for ... with whom there is mercy and
plenteous redemption, then both ... but the simple proclamation of the grace of God ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 37 1891/israels hope or the centre.htm

Divine Support and Protection
... great end, the final cause of the redemption, which is ... our faith, and to teach us
that God manifests Himself to ... with which God favours us, or the grace which He ...
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