Topical Bible: Redemption: Manifests The: Love and Pity of God

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Redemption is a central theme in the Christian faith, illustrating the profound love and compassion that God extends towards humanity. This divine act of deliverance is not merely a transaction but a demonstration of God's deep affection and mercy for His creation.

Divine Love in Redemption

The concept of redemption is rooted in the love of God, as seen throughout the Scriptures. In John 3:16 , it is written, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse encapsulates the essence of divine love, where God willingly sacrifices His Son to redeem humanity from sin and death. The act of sending Jesus Christ to atone for the sins of the world is the ultimate expression of God's love, highlighting His desire for a restored relationship with His people.

God's Pity and Compassion

Redemption also reveals God's pity and compassion for a fallen world. In Psalm 103:13-14 , it is stated, "As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. For He knows our frame; He is mindful that we are dust." This passage underscores God's understanding of human frailty and His merciful response to it. God's pity is not passive but active, moving Him to intervene in human history through the redemptive work of Christ.

The Sacrificial Love of Christ

The sacrificial nature of Christ's redemptive work further illustrates God's love and pity. In Romans 5:8 , Paul writes, "But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." This selfless act of love demonstrates God's initiative in reaching out to humanity, even when they were undeserving. The willingness of Christ to lay down His life is a testament to the depth of God's compassion and His commitment to redeeming His people.

Redemption as a Reflection of God's Character

The theme of redemption is woven throughout the biblical narrative, reflecting God's character as loving and merciful. In Ephesians 1:7-8 , it is declared, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding." This passage highlights the abundance of God's grace, freely given to those who accept His offer of redemption. It is a grace that flows from His love and pity, seeking to restore and renew.

The Ongoing Impact of Redemption

The impact of redemption is not limited to the past but continues to manifest God's love and pity in the lives of believers today. In Titus 2:14 , it is written, "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." Redemption transforms individuals, calling them to live in a manner that reflects the love and mercy they have received. This ongoing transformation is a testament to the enduring nature of God's love and His desire for His people to embody His compassion in the world.

Through redemption, God reveals His heart—a heart full of love and pity for a world in need of salvation. This divine act is a powerful reminder of God's unwavering commitment to His creation, offering hope and restoration to all who embrace His redemptive plan.

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Isaiah 63:9
In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bore them, and carried them all the days of old.
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John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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Romans 6:8
Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him:
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1 John 4:10
Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
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What the Scriptures Principally Teach: the Ruin and Recovery of ...
... him, and be as well-pleased in his redemption and purchase ... what have we more to do
but to love him and ... God once appeared, and what he now manifests himself in ...
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The Sufferings of Christ Reconciled with the Goodness of God.
... Hence, every system of redemption which, like that of ... unspeakable advantage, that
while it manifests an infinite ... displays the most heart-subduing love of the ...
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Evans -- the Fall and Recovery of Man
... This inward corruption manifests itself in outward actions. ... all, and the gospel has
gone forth proclaiming redemption to every ... God commendeth his love toward us ...
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Vile Ingratitude!
... Our sins, since redemption was revealed to our souls, are abominations indeed ... gracious
God is, the more holy you should be; the more love he manifests to you ...
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Christianity Requires the Temper of Childhood.
... of the human spirit as it manifests itself in ... God, and the creature's obligation
to love and serve ... totally prevent the reception of the religion of Redemption. ...
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In his Temple
... was taught the lesson that wherever God manifests His presence ... proclaiming everywhere
the matchless love of Jesus ... place, having obtained eternal redemption for us ...
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Communion with Christ and his People.
... between us and the Lord, and this manifests itself in ... is a grievous thing that full
often love lies bleeding ... all the chosen in the one redemption, that unity ...
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Jesus About his Father's Business
... and sent him down with messages of love to man ... however, to describe Christ Jesus
as he manifests himself as ... his whole spirit, into the work of man's redemption. ...
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Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity Paul's Care and Prayer for the ...
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redemption from hell ... which renders faith firm and manifests steadfastness in ...
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