Monday, May 6, 2024

Covenant Redemption

Redemption is through the everlasting covenant of our Lord Jesus Christ (Hebrews 13:20-21). The word redemption means to pay the price to set prisoners free. The blood of Jesus was shed to set every believer free from the curse of the law (Galatians 3:13). The sin debt of every believer was paid in the blood of Jesus at the cross (1 John 1:7).

Covenant is a contract or binding agreement between two or more parties. Promises were made and guaranteed through covenant. In Bible days covenants were made based upon the shed blood of a sacrificial animal. God's covenant with believers is based upon the sacrifice of Jesus at the cross. In the eternal plan of God, Christ is the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world (Revelation 13:8).

Covenant redemption is based upon what God has done for you in Christ. It is by grace alone, as the gift of God (Ephesians 2:8-9). Redemption is based upon the finished work of Christ at the cross (2 Corinthians 5:21). It is confirmed through your faith in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 10:9).

Redemption is through the everlasting covenant. It is by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Faith is an abiding gift of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 13:13). Faith is received by hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17). Redemption is receiving everlasting life in Christ (John 3:16).