1.1 The basic meaning of redemption: Release or freedom purchased by paying a price Leviticus 25:47-49
1.2 The Hebrew and Greek words for redemption both carry the idea of a price paid for release Ruth 4:7-10
1.3 Redemption is a central theme in the Bible, seen in both the Old and New Testaments Psalm 111:9
2.1 The redemption of Israel from Egypt: God redeemed His people from slavery, a physical redemption Exodus 6:6
2.2 The Year of Jubilee: Every 50 years, slaves were freed, debts were forgiven, and land was returned to its original owners, symbolizing God's ultimate redemption Leviticus 25:10
2.3 The sacrificial system: Animals were sacrificed to atone for sin, foreshadowing the ultimate redemption through Christ Leviticus 17:11
3.1 Jesus Christ, our Redeemer: Jesus paid the price for our sins through His death on the cross, providing spiritual redemption Mark 10:45
3.2 The redemption of our bodies: Believers look forward to the redemption of our bodies at the resurrection, a future physical redemption Romans 8:23
3.3 Eternal redemption: Through Christ, we have eternal redemption, meaning we are forever freed from the penalty of sin Hebrews 9:12
4.1 Freedom from sin: Because of Jesus' sacrifice, we are no longer slaves to sin but are free to live for God Romans 6:18
4.2 Adoption into God's family: Redemption includes our adoption as God's children, giving us all the rights and privileges of sonship Galatians 4:5
4.3 A new creation: Redemption means we are made new in Christ, with the old life gone and a new life begun 2 Corinthians 5:17
5.1 Gratitude: Understanding our redemption should fill us with gratitude and lead us to worship God Colossians 3:16
5.2 Holiness: Because we have been redeemed, we should strive to live holy lives, set apart for God 1 Peter 1:18-19
5.3 Evangelism: Knowing the joy of redemption, we should share the good news with others so they too can experience redemption Matthew 28:19-20