Topical Bible: Redemption: They Who Partake of Praise God For

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Redemption is a central theme in Christian theology, representing the deliverance from sin and its consequences through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Those who partake in this divine act of redemption are called to respond with praise and gratitude, acknowledging the transformative power of God's grace and mercy.

Biblical Foundation

The concept of redemption is woven throughout the Scriptures, beginning with the Old Testament and finding its fulfillment in the New Testament. In the Old Testament, redemption often refers to God's deliverance of Israel from bondage, as seen in Exodus 6:6 : "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."

In the New Testament, redemption takes on a more profound spiritual significance through the work of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:7 states, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace." This passage highlights the sacrificial nature of Christ's atonement, emphasizing that redemption is a gift of grace, not earned by human effort but freely given by God.

Response of Praise

Those who have experienced redemption are called to respond with praise and worship. The psalmist declares in Psalm 107:2 , "Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy." This call to vocalize gratitude is a recognition of God's mighty acts and His faithfulness in delivering His people.

The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Colossians, encourages believers to live lives marked by thankfulness: "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful" (Colossians 3:15). This gratitude is not merely an emotional response but a continual posture of the heart, reflecting the believer's acknowledgment of God's redemptive work.

Expressions of Praise

Praise for redemption can be expressed in various forms, including prayer, song, and acts of service. The early church often gathered to sing hymns and spiritual songs, as noted in Ephesians 5:19-20 : "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Moreover, the life of a redeemed believer is marked by a desire to serve others, reflecting the love and grace they have received. Galatians 5:13 exhorts, "For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love."

Eternal Praise

The theme of redemption culminates in the eternal praise of God by the redeemed in heaven. Revelation 5:9-10 provides a glimpse of this heavenly worship: "And they sang a new song: 'Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.'"

This vision of eternal praise underscores the ultimate purpose of redemption: to bring glory to God and to unite His people in worship forever. The redeemed, having been purchased by the blood of the Lamb, will eternally proclaim the worthiness of Christ, celebrating the fullness of their salvation.

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Psalm 71:23
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing to you; and my soul, which you have redeemed.
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Psalm 103:4
Who redeems your life from destruction; who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies;
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Revelation 5:9
And they sung a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for you were slain, and have redeemed us to God by your blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
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The First Chapter: the Great Reverence with which we Should ...
... for the amendment of their lives, especially when they go from ... He is our sanctification
and redemption. ... us with words from Your own lips to partake of these ...
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With How Great Reverence Christ must be Received
... For He Himself is our sanctification and redemption.(1) He ... towards such a priest
of God, that they might behold ... Blood, and to invite us to partake these holy ...
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Daily Blessings for God's People
... grand hope of the Church of God, you shall partake. ... of election is ours; the God
of redemption is ours ... staff, even there have they sway, and they shall comfort ...
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The Purification of the virgin and the Presentation in the Temple
... by two short benedictions,' the one for the law of redemption money was ... all stain
was removed, and, as the Law put it, they might again partake of sacred ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter vii the purification of.htm

Effectual Calling
... 6. The application of redemption 2. Effectual Calling. ... It is not because some are
more worthy to partake of the ... They were fornicators, effeminate, idolaters. ...
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Justification
... justification, and seals us up to the day of redemption. ... and having union with his
person we partake of his ... they come short in every duty; but though believers ...
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Shewing How a Principle of Grace is from the Spirit of God. "
... To partake of the Holy Ghost is to have that love of ... that each one has in the affair
of redemption, and shews ... to the Father and the Son, that They so greatly ...
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A Song of Deliverance
... my soul from death,' in that great redemption by which ... calleth things that are not
as though they were, and ... water that the angel awoke him to partake of when ...
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Andover Orthodox Creed.
... us partakers of the benefits of redemption; and that ... implies their own watchful
diligence; that they who are ... called, do, in this life, partake of justification ...
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Jesus Born the Son of God.
... common with friends), only so can we partake of the peace and blessedness which
are the fruits of redemption. ... words but in their full sense, as they stand? ...
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