Either sin is with you, lying on your shoulders, or it is lying on Christ, the Lamb of God. If it is lying on your back, you are lost; but if it is resting on Christ, you are free, and you will be saved. Now choose what you want.— Martin Luther
Our need for redemption began with sin. Humanity’s disobedience to God’s command gave sin a foothold, corrupting human nature and placing us under its dominion. Enslaved to sin and separated from God, we were helpless, unable to save ourselves or meet God's righteous standard.
“Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey? … “When you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness.”
But God, in His mercy, had a plan. In the Old Covenant, He provided symbolic coverings and temporary sacrifices, pointing forward to a greater Redeemer: a Goel who would not only pay the price, but personally assume the debt.
In the fullness of time, God sent Jesus, our Kinsman-Redeemer. Born in human form, He identified with us fully and took personal responsibility for our redemption. He paid the ultimate price, not with silver or gold, but with His own blood.
Through His blood, Christ became our propitiation, turning away the just wrath of God and restoring us to right standing. His sacrifice was not theoretical; it was deeply personal, legally sufficient, and eternally effective.
Beloved, this redemption is found in Christ alone. It is only as we abide in Him and walk in daily fellowship through His Word and Spirit that we fully enjoy the rights and freedoms of God’s children. The finished work of Christ has liberated us from sin’s dominion. Let us live like the redeemed. Let us not take lightly the price that was paid or the freedom we've received. We have been ransomed with the precious blood of Christ.
Let us therefore:
Celebrate the power of His blood
Bear the fruit of righteousness