Topical Bible: Redemption: They Who Partake of Walk Safely in Holiness

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Redemption, a central theme in Christian theology, refers to the deliverance from sin and its consequences through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Those who partake in this divine redemption are called to walk in holiness, a journey marked by safety and spiritual security.

Biblical Foundation of Redemption

The concept of redemption is deeply rooted in Scripture. In the Old Testament, redemption often involved the deliverance of Israel from physical bondage, as seen in the Exodus narrative. However, the New Testament expands this understanding to encompass spiritual liberation. 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 verse highlights the sacrificial act of Christ as the means by which believers are redeemed.

Walking in Holiness

Redemption is not merely a past event but a transformative process that calls believers to a life of holiness. 1 Peter 1:15-16 exhorts, "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'" This call to holiness is a response to the grace received through redemption, urging believers to reflect God's character in their daily lives.

Safety in Holiness

The path of holiness is one of safety and assurance for those who are redeemed. Proverbs 10:9 declares, "He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out." Walking in holiness, characterized by integrity and righteousness, provides a secure foundation, protecting believers from the pitfalls of sin and moral failure.

The Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in guiding believers in their walk of holiness. Galatians 5:16 instructs, "So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." The Spirit empowers and enables believers to live according to God's standards, ensuring that their walk is aligned with the redemptive work of Christ.

The Community of Believers

Redemption and the call to holiness are not solitary endeavors but are lived out within the community of believers. Hebrews 10:24-25 encourages, "And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching." The fellowship of the church provides support, accountability, and encouragement for those walking in holiness.

Eternal Perspective

Finally, the redeemed walk in holiness with an eternal perspective, looking forward to the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. Revelation 21:27 assures, "But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life." The promise of eternal life with God motivates believers to pursue holiness, knowing that their redemption secures their place in His eternal kingdom.

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Isaiah 35:8,9
And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.
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According to which principle or hypothesis all the objections ...
... of those who have asserted this universal redemption since the ... we affirm, that as
all men partake of the ... through him is communicated unto them, they are prone ...
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Saved by Grace;
... made to wait with patience until the redemption of the ... in your hearts, for without
him you partake of none ... IV."HOW IT APPEARS THAT THEY THAT ARE SAVED, ARE ...
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An Essay on the Scriptural Doctrine of Immortality.
... other; so that the class that will partake of "the ... in this life "sealed" unto the
day of redemption (Revelation 7 ... said of these chosen ones that they "lived and ...
/.../an essay on the scriptural.htm

On the Holy Spirit
... and Restorer of that to mankind, whereby they are restored ... thirst after our deified
state, " to partake as truly ... that Spirit again would be redemption to us ...
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Jesus Born the Son of God.
... with friends), only so can we partake of the ... was not above his Master, and they were
constrained ... which we have faintly pictured, what would redemption be worth ...
/.../schleiermacher/selected sermons of schleiermacher/xvi jesus born the son.htm

Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners Or, a Brief Relation of ...
... this door He brought me into the world, to partake of the ... tell what to do; I thought
at times, they would have ... Ah, how safely did I see them walk, whom God had ...
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Israel's Hope Encouraged;
... there is the reason of it; 'And with him is plenteous redemption'; there is ... wings
as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/israels hope encouraged.htm

Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners:
... door he brought me into this world, to partake of the ... They also parted the hoof;
I thought that signified we must ... those that talk of the Word, yet walk in the ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/grace abounding to the chief.htm

The Second Helvetic Confession, AD 1566.
... Christ, in whom we have forgiveness, redemption, and everlasting ... God in Christ our
Saviour, and partake by faith ... They are fellow-citizens of the same household ...
/.../ 55 the second helvetic.htm

Justification by an Imputed Righteousness;
... rightly, the mysterious act of our redemption, is Christ's ... the exhortation is to
believers, to 'walk in newness ... it is that in time they partake of quickening ...
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