I Am Redeemed in Christ
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7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
פִּדְיֹן Strong’s Greek #5624
פִּדְיֹן pidyôn, pid-yone´; from 6299; a ransom:—ransom, that were redeemed, redemption.
James Strong, A Concise Dictionary of the Words in the Greek Testament and The Hebrew Bible (Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009), 93.
1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Live, Love, Lead
I. I am redeemed and forgiven through the I AM’s shed blood. v.7
I. I am redeemed and forgiven through the I AM’s shed blood. v.7
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
“The blood of Christ is the redemptive power and is the cost of redemption - (in effect Christ’s blood paid the ransom for our sins) His blood shed on the cross was the perfect payment and propitiation for the sins of the world. “ (Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:45, I Timothy 2:6) We were entrapped in the bondage of sin. In debt so great no amount of self effort could of paid the ransom. I am altogether without hope outside of the greatness of the I AM.”
6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
A. I am redeemed from sin.
A. I am redeemed from sin.
Jesus Christ redeems believers from all forms of sinful bondage and oppression through his death and resurrection. The price of that redemption, his own death, represents a ransom paid to secure the freedom of those held in bondage to sin.
Martin H. Manser, Dictionary of Bible Themes: The Accessible and Comprehensive Tool for Topical Studies (London: Martin Manser, 2009).
1. I am redeemed from the curse of the law.
1. I am redeemed from the curse of the law.
13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
2. I am redeemed from death.
2. I am redeemed from death.
14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
14 I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: Repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.
56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
3. I am redeemed from the coming judgement.
3. I am redeemed from the coming judgement.
10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.
B. I am a recipient of the I AM’s Amazing Grace.
B. I am a recipient of the I AM’s Amazing Grace.
Romans 2:4; Eph. 3:16, Col. 2:7
Day by Day
A man can no more take a supply of grace for the future than he can eat enough today to last him for the next six months, or take sufficient air into his lungs to sustain life for a week to come.
We must draw upon God's boundless stores for grace from day to day, as we need it.-D. L. Moody.
7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
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4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
1. Made me His son. I John 3:1
1. Made me His son. I John 3:1
2. Promised me a home in heaven. Hebrews 11:13-16c
2. Promised me a home in heaven. Hebrews 11:13-16c
3. To live eternally with Him.
3. To live eternally with Him.
4. Continually blesses me. James 1:17
4. Continually blesses me. James 1:17
14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
II. The I AM is Head of all that is! vs.9-10
II. The I AM is Head of all that is! vs.9-10
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Day by day, and with each passing moment,
Strength I find to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment,
I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.
He, whose heart is kind beyond all measure,
Gives unto each day what He deems best,
Lovingly its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.
2
Every day the Lord Himself is near me,
With a special mercy for each hour;
All my cares He fain would bear and cheer me,
He whose name is Counsellor and Pow’r.
The protection of His child and treasure
Is a charge that on Himself He laid;
“As thy days, thy strength shall be in measure,”
This the pledge to me He made.
3
Help me then, in every tribulation,
So to trust Thy promises, O Lord,
That I lose not faith’s sweet consolation,
Offered me within Thy holy Word.
Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting,
E’er to take, as from a father’s hand,
One by one, the days, the moments fleeting,
Till with Christ the Lord I stand.
Eph. 1:9-10; Col.1:26
Ephesians 1:9-10 (KJV 1900)
9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
“Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, but wisdom is knowing that a tomato doesn’t belong in a fruit salad” - Lisa Woodard
A. The I AM has a plan for all of us.
A. The I AM has a plan for all of us.
Ephesians 2:10-11 (KJV 1900)
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
B. The I AM gave us His will for us.
B. The I AM gave us His will for us.
17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
C. The I AM’s plan for us will happen in His timing.
C. The I AM’s plan for us will happen in His timing.
3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
D. I should be living my life according to the I AM’s plan.
D. I should be living my life according to the I AM’s plan.
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
E. I am able to follow God’s plan through His wisdom.
E. I am able to follow God’s plan through His wisdom.
8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; And what doth the Lord require of thee, But to do justly, and to love mercy, And to walk humbly with thy God?
F. I am able to read God’s will in His Word.
F. I am able to read God’s will in His Word.
9 BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.
10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, That I might not sin against thee.
III. I am receiving a godly inheritance because of the I AM. vs.11
III. I am receiving a godly inheritance because of the I AM. vs.11
23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
A. The I AM has given my life a purpose.
A. The I AM has given my life a purpose.
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
B. Our inheritance is future and everlasting.
B. Our inheritance is future and everlasting.
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
IV. I am to praise the I AM for what He has done for me. vs.12
IV. I am to praise the I AM for what He has done for me. vs.12
6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
14 For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.
15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
A. I am praising God for His gift of redemption.
A. I am praising God for His gift of redemption.
6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
B. I am praising God because my identity is in Him.
B. I am praising God because my identity is in Him.
9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
C. Others before me have trusted in Christ and I am following their example.
C. Others before me have trusted in Christ and I am following their example.
33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,
34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
38 (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
39 And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:
40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.