Topical Bible: Redemption: They Who Partake of should Glorify 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 glorify God, acknowledging His grace, mercy, and love.

Biblical Foundation

The concept of redemption is deeply rooted in Scripture, where it is portrayed as a divine act of liberation and restoration. 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 work and the grace extended to believers.

Glorifying God for Redemption

Those who have experienced redemption are called to respond with gratitude and worship, glorifying God for His immeasurable gift. This response is not merely an obligation but a natural outpouring of a heart transformed by grace. In 1 Corinthians 6:20 , Paul exhorts believers, "You were bought at a price; therefore glorify God with your body." This verse underscores the believer's responsibility to honor God in all aspects of life, recognizing the cost of their redemption.

Furthermore, 1 Peter 2:9 describes the redeemed as "a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." This passage emphasizes the purpose of redemption: to declare God's praises and reflect His glory to the world.

Living a Life of Worship

The call to glorify God for redemption extends beyond verbal praise; it encompasses a life of obedience and service. Romans 12:1 urges believers, "Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship." This holistic approach to worship involves aligning one's actions, thoughts, and desires with God's will, demonstrating the transformative power of redemption.

The Eternal Perspective

The glorification of God for redemption is not limited to this earthly life but continues into eternity. Revelation 5:9-10 provides a glimpse of the heavenly worship, where the redeemed sing 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."

In this eternal perspective, the redeemed join in a chorus of praise, celebrating the Lamb who was slain and acknowledging the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. This eternal worship reflects the ultimate purpose of redemption: to bring glory to God and enjoy His presence forever.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

1 Corinthians 6:20
For you are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
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Library

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 ...
/.../kempis/the imitation of christ/the first chapter the great.htm

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 ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/3 justification.htm

Christ, the Believer's Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and ...
... into our hearts, and, seeing that they are changed ... or no we ever did truly partake
of the ... made unto us, wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.'. ...
/.../christ the believers wisdom righteousness.htm

Man's Chief End
... Hebrews 2:2, yet in regard of redemption, God has set ... That they may behold my glory;'
there is inspection: Verse 22 ... glory revealed to us; but, to partake of his ...
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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

Daily Blessings for God's People
... grand hope of the Church of God, you shall partake. ... have been supplied by the
translators, as they thought them ... election is ours; the God of redemption is ours ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 62 1916/daily blessings for gods people.htm

The Naturalness of Prayer
... thing God has done for His own holy name in Redemption, apart from ... They may pray
for everything ... That we partake not simply, nor perhaps chiefly, when we say, or ...
/.../forsyth/the soul of prayer/chapter ii the naturalness of.htm

Upon Our Lord's SermonOn the Mount
... tasted of the heavenly gift" of redemption in his ... the several instances of outward
obedience, which partake of the ... light so shine before men, that they may see ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 24 upon our lords.htm

The Presbyterian Church of England.
... forth from the first a promise of redemption, which from ... sacrifice on the cross,
and in which they who in ... the same do, after a spiritual manner, partake of the ...
/.../the presbyterian church of england.htm

The Westminster Shorter Catechism. AD 1647.
... communicateth to us the benefits of redemption, are his ... required of them that would
worthily partake of the ... new obedience; lest coming unworthily, they eat and ...
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