"But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from
God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption."
1 Corinthians 1:31

This verse brings forth words that are not always understood -- last week,
hopefully, the message caused your heart to look deeper into sanctification.
My desire for these Sunday messages is to spark a hunger to know our Lord
in a greater measure so that we can KNOW and SERVE Him more perfectly.

Also, that we may respond rightly as the Apostle Peter admonishes,
"But sanctify (set apart) Christ as Lord in our hearts, always being ready
to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope
that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence." 1 Peter 3:15
Today let's see what Scripture tells us about redemption. It seems a good
choice to follow this verse in 1 Peter.

Redemption: deliverance by payment of a price; deliverance by sacrifice.

It is accomplished by the precious Blood of Christ:
"Knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or
gold...but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the
blood of Christ." 1 Peter 1:18-19
And Ephesians 1:7 tells us,
"In Him (Christ Jesus) we have redemption through His blood, the
forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His (God's)
grace."

Romans 3:24 speaks of this grace to those who believe,
"Being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in
Christ Jesus."

Our redemption is deliverance--
From the curse of the Law:
"Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for
us--for it is written, 'Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.'"
Galatians 3:13

From iniquity:
"...Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from
every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people for His own possession,
zealous for good deeds." Titus 2:13-14

From the evils of this world:
"Who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us out of this present
evil age, according to the will of our God and Father." Galatians 1:4

For those who believe, there are the benefits of--
Forgiveness:
In Christ, "...we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." Colossians 1:14

Adoption:
"But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a
woman, born under the Law, in order that He might redeem those who
were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons."
Galatians 4:4-5

God's possession:
"For you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body."
1 Corinthians 6:20

Sealed by the Holy Spirit:
"And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the
day of redemption." Ephesians 4:30

An inheritance:
"Also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to
His purpose who works all thing after the counsel of His will."
Ephesians 1:11

Heaven in all its glory is our destination:
"But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the
heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels, to the general assemble and
church of the first-born who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the Judge
of all and to the spirits of righteous men made perfect, and to Jesus..."
Hebrews 12:22-24

Thank you Father for your plan of redemption, thank you Lord Jesus for
executing God's plan and thank you Holy Spirit for making our hearts ready
to receive faith to respond. The whole of our redemption is all from You,
Holy God! Your love and grace are beyond comprehension for all was done
while man was at enmity with You. What amazing grace!!