Redeemed by Jesus Christ
The word redemption has a profound meaning in the Christian community. It means “to buy back,” or to deliver by paying a price.” The apostle Paul makes it known: “I am of the flesh, sold under sin” (Romans 7:14). Here, man is viewed as a slave and under the sentence of death. The Scripture says. “For the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). And also, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Being “sold under sin” required a redeemer “to buy back the slave” and prevent further sale. The Lord Jesus Christ is the Redeemer whose redemptive work on the Cross, has removed […]