6723 redemption, in NT

The culmination of the OT work of redemption is seen in the cross of Jesus Christ, by which believers are liberated from bondage to sin.

Redemption is achieved through Jesus Christ

Eph 1:7

Jesus Christ’s teaching on redemption

Mk 10:45 pp Mt 20:28 See also Mt 26:26-28 pp Mk 14:22-25 pp Lk 22:20-22

Apostolic teaching on redemption

Jesus Christ is the redemption of believers 1Co 1:30 See also 1Ti 2:6; Tit 2:14

Redemption comes through the shedding of the blood of Jesus Christ Gal 3:13 See also Ac 20:28; Ro 3:25; 1Co 6:20; 1Co 7:23; 1Co 11:23-25; 1Pe 1:18-19; Heb 9:12; Rev 1:5-6; Rev 5:9

The results of redemption

Forgiveness of sin Col 1:13-14

Justification and freedom from the law Gal 3:8-10 See also Ro 3:23-25; Gal 4:5

Inclusion in the covenant Gal 3:14 See also Heb 9:15

Freedom to live a new life Gal 4:4-7 See also 1Co 6:19-20; 1Co 7:22-24; Col 1:13; Tit 2:14; Heb 9:14; Rev 1:5-6; Rev 5:9-10

Creation and believers await final redemption

Ro 8:19-23 See also Lk 21:28; Ac 3:21; Eph 1:14; Eph 4:30

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