The word “redemption” is one of the great words of the
Bible. It gives the idea of setting a man free by paying a ransom. For me to
understand the “redemption” I look up the meaning of the word, redeem. It means
to buy back; to free a person
from captivity especially by paying a
ransom; to free a person from the penalties of sin. Redeem is a verb
while redemption is a noun, the act of redeeming. The other translation quoted
that “God has purchased our freedom
with His blood and has forgiven all our sins” Col.1:14.
To understand what Colossians 1:14 was about, let’s look at
KJV, Colossians 1:13 “Who (God) hath delivered us from the power of darkness,
and hath translated (transferred) us into the kingdom
of His dear Son.” I like the other translation: “For He rescued us from the
power of darkness, and brought us over
into the kingdom of His beloved Son.”
NTL quotes, “For He
has rescued us from the one who rules in the kingdom of darkness, and He has
brought us into the Kingdom of His dear Son. God has purchased our freedom with
His blood and has forgiven all our sins” Colossians
1:13-14.
When the Colossians feared the unseen forces of darkness, Paul
encourages them and says that true believers have been transferred from darkness to light, from slavery to freedom,
from guilt to forgiveness, and from the power of Satan to the power of God. We
have been rescued from a rebel kingdom to serve the rightful King. Our lives
would reflect (show) our new allegiance, meaning, our loyalty and obedience to
our heavenly kingdom
of God. [Part of the
notes from QVLAB]
The study on “The Blood of Redemption” has really encourages
me to remember that God is greater than the unseen forces of darkness that may
surrounded us from time to time. The study has increased my understanding of
the word, redemption and redeem. This reminds me of a song called, “Redeemed”
and how I love to proclaim it.
Song: Redeemed
Redeemed how I love to proclaim it!
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed thro’ His infinite mercy,
His child, and forever I am.
Chorus:
Redeemed .., redeemed ..,
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed .., redeemed ..,
His child, and forever, I am.
(Lyrics: Fanny Jane Crosby;
Music:
William James Kirkpatrick, Sing
His Praise)
May the Lord bless you today!
Dorothy
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