IN CHRIST, THERE IS REDEMPTION

           Redemption as defined by Webster’s 1828 dictionary— Deliverance from bondage, distress, or from liability to any evil or forfeiture, either by money, labor or other means.

Romans 3:24, Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

            The more I study the Word of God, the more I see how much God loved me when He sent Jesus to die on the Cross. He delivered me from the bondage of sin. I was in a distressed state and I didn’t even realize it until I heard the Gospel. I was just fine living in my sin but God didn’t want me to go to Hell. Praise His holy name that He sent His Son to die on the Cross of Calvary so that I would not have to! How did He did He redeem me? He gave His life’s blood for me! He paid the ransom with His blood! Ephesians 1:7, In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

            Has His blood been applied to your account? Do you have the redemption only Christ brings? If not, you can. Just shoot me a message and I’ll be glad to share with you how Jesus can save you!

REDEEMED HOW I LOVE TO PROCLAIM IT

Christ’s death paid my sin debt on the Cross. —Gary Spaeth

Romans 3:24, Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

            Every once and a while, prior to this pandemic, we would go out to eat lunch together at work. We would walk in, survey the menu, and place an order. We would grub on whatever we ordered and when it was time to pay the bill, it would be paid for. Our boss pays every now and then to show an appreciation for the work we do. It sure is a good feeling to know you are appreciated and I don’t mind telling you how good the boss is.    

            Once, God sent His Son to redeem man’s sin sick soul. It wasn’t something He had to do but because He loved us He sent His Son to die once for all sin! He did it once and in His own Words He said, “It is Finished”. I don’t find it hard to share what He did for me that day. If you are thankful that He redeemed you, you won’t have a problem proclaiming it as well! Do you love to tell the old story of Jesus and His Love?  

ARE YOU RELIGIOUS OR REDEEMED?

It is natural to be religious; it is supernatural to follow Christ. –Unknown

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:12-14

Religion has a person trying to obtain salvation by some service or sacrifice. Christianity says salvation was provided when Jesus died on the Cross, was buried in a borrowed tomb, and when He rose again the third day. Religion will send a person straight to hell! Christianity will set you free from sin, Satan, and self destruction!

What you believe about Jesus is important, what you have done with Jesus is the difference between Heaven and Hell- literally! Are you religious or have you been redeemed?

I’M GONNA LIVE FOREVER, I’M GONNA DIE, NO NEVER!

Being saved is a whole lot more than not going to hell; it’s living forever with Jesus!

The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.”Psalm 34:22

Have you ever sit down and thought about what redemption is all about? It’s not just that Jesus has saved you from hell, (which would be enough) but he has given you life and life more abundant! Those who have trusted Jesus as Saviour will never die (Spiritual Death) nor spend one second in hell! Friend, if you don’t have that blessed hope you need to search those scriptures once again and see where you missed the part about eternal life! (John 3:16)

NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD OF JESUS!

I thought I could have leaped from earth to heaven at one spring when I first saw my sins drowned in the Redeemer's blood. –Spurgeon

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 1 John 1:7

I believe many would remove the blood right out of the Gospel message if they could. They do not like a bloody Christianity. It doesn’t fit in with their God is Love, Prosperity, More than one way to Heaven Gospel. But friend that couldn’t be any more from the truth!

Without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin! Without the shed blood there would be no forgiveness! Without the shedding of blood we would still be dead in sin and trespasses! On this Monday I am thankful for the blood of my Lord and Saviour!