Doctrine of Salvation (Part 2)
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Lesson Plan for June 20, 2024
Lesson Plan for June 20, 2024
Redemption for the Believer
Redemption for the Believer
Objective: Students will understand the redemptive work of Christ, focusing on His sufferings, death, and the concept of satisfaction in atonement.
Class Schedule:
Introduction (10 minutes)
Welcome and Opening Prayer
Brief recap of the previous day's lesson
Christ as Redeemer (20 minutes)
Christ as Redeemer (20 minutes)
The concept of Christ as Redeemer is central to Christian theology and is rooted in the belief that Jesus Christ, through His life, death, and resurrection, has redeemed humanity from sin and its consequences. Here’s a detailed definition:
Redemption in Christian Theology:
Redemption in Christian Theology:
Redemption refers to the act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil. In Christian belief, it is the divine act of delivering humanity from the bondage of sin and its penalties through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ's Role as Redeemer:
Substitutionary Atonement: Christ took the place of sinners by dying on the cross, bearing the punishment that was rightfully ours, thereby satisfying the justice of God.
24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
4 Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Propitiation: His sacrifice appeased the wrath of God against sin, making it possible for God to extend mercy to sinners without compromising His holiness and justice.
25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.
2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
Reconciliation: Through His death, Christ reconciled humanity to God, restoring the broken relationship caused by sin.
18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. 21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him,
Ransom: Christ's death is seen as a ransom paid to release humanity from the slavery of sin and death (Mark 10:45; 1 Timothy 2:5-6).
45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.
Biblical Foundation:
Old Testament Foreshadowing: The concept of redemption is foreshadowed in the Old Testament, particularly through the sacrificial system and the role of the kinsman-redeemer (e.g., Boaz in the Book of Ruth), which pointed forward to the ultimate redemption in Christ.
25 “If your brother becomes poor and sells part of his property, then his nearest redeemer shall come and redeem what his brother has sold. 26 If a man has no one to redeem it and then himself becomes prosperous and finds sufficient means to redeem it, 27 let him calculate the years since he sold it and pay back the balance to the man to whom he sold it, and then return to his property. 28 But if he does not have sufficient means to recover it, then what he sold shall remain in the hand of the buyer until the year of jubilee. In the jubilee it shall be released, and he shall return to his property.
1 Now Boaz had gone up to the gate and sat down there. And behold, the redeemer, of whom Boaz had spoken, came by. So Boaz said, “Turn aside, friend; sit down here.” And he turned aside and sat down. 2 And he took ten men of the elders of the city and said, “Sit down here.” So they sat down. 3 Then he said to the redeemer, “Naomi, who has come back from the country of Moab, is selling the parcel of land that belonged to our relative Elimelech. 4 So I thought I would tell you of it and say, ‘Buy it in the presence of those sitting here and in the presence of the elders of my people.’ If you will redeem it, redeem it. But if you will not, tell me, that I may know, for there is no one besides you to redeem it, and I come after you.” And he said, “I will redeem it.” 5 Then Boaz said, “The day you buy the field from the hand of Naomi, you also acquire Ruth the Moabite, the widow of the dead, in order to perpetuate the name of the dead in his inheritance.” 6 Then the redeemer said, “I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I impair my own inheritance. Take my right of redemption yourself, for I cannot redeem it.” 7 Now this was the custom in former times in Israel concerning redeeming and exchanging: to confirm a transaction, the one drew off his sandal and gave it to the other, and this was the manner of attesting in Israel. 8 So when the redeemer said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself,” he drew off his sandal. 9 Then Boaz said to the elders and all the people, “You are witnesses this day that I have bought from the hand of Naomi all that belonged to Elimelech and all that belonged to Chilion and to Mahlon. 10 Also Ruth the Moabite, the widow of Mahlon, I have bought to be my wife, to perpetuate the name of the dead in his inheritance, that the name of the dead may not be cut off from among his brothers and from the gate of his native place. You are witnesses this day.”
New Testament Fulfillment: The New Testament presents Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises and prophecies regarding the Redeemer. His redemptive work is central to the message of the Gospels and the teachings of the apostles (Matthew 1:21; John 3:16-17; Ephesians 1:7).
21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
Implications for Believers:
Forgiveness of Sins: Believers receive forgiveness and cleansing from their sins through the redemptive work of Christ (Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:13-14).
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
New Identity: Christians are given a new identity as children of God, no longer defined by their past sins but by their relationship with Christ (Galatians 4:4-7; 2 Corinthians 5:17).
4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
Eternal Life: Through Christ’s redemption, believers are granted the promise of eternal life and the hope of resurrection (John 3:16; Romans 6:23; 1 Peter 1:3-5).
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Christ as Redeemer in Worship and Doctrine:
Worship: The redemptive work of Christ is a central theme in Christian worship, often celebrated through sacraments like the Lord’s Supper, hymns, and prayers.
Doctrine: The role of Christ as Redeemer is foundational to Christian doctrines of salvation, grace, and atonement, shaping the church’s teaching and preaching.
In essence, Christ as Redeemer encompasses His sacrificial death and victorious resurrection, which together deliver believers from sin, reconcile them to God, and grant them new life and hope.
Biblical foundations
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”—
The Merit of the Sufferings and Death of Christ (25 minutes)
The Merit of the Sufferings and Death of Christ (25 minutes)
The sufferings and death of Jesus Christ hold profound significance in Christian theology, impacting various aspects of faith and salvation:
Atonement for Sin:
Atonement for Sin:
Substitution: Jesus’ death is seen as taking the place of sinners, bearing the punishment that humanity deserves, thereby satisfying God’s justice.
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
Propitiation: His sacrifice appeased the wrath of God against sin, making it possible for God to forgive sin without compromising His holiness.
25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.
2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
Reconciliation with God:
Reconciliation with God:
Restoration of Relationship: Through Christ’s sufferings and death, the broken relationship between God and humanity is restored. Jesus’ sacrifice bridges the gap caused by sin, enabling reconciliation.
18 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. 21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him,
Victory Over Sin and Death:
Victory Over Sin and Death:
Defeat of Evil: Jesus’ death and subsequent resurrection defeated the powers of sin and death, offering believers victory over these forces (1 Corinthians 15:54-57; Hebrews 2:14-15).
54 When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” 55 “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery.
Example of Suffering:
Example of Suffering:
Model of Endurance: Jesus’ sufferings serve as an example for believers, encouraging them to endure suffering and persecution with faith and patience.
21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
Fulfillment of Prophecy:
Fulfillment of Prophecy:
Scriptural Fulfillment: Christ’s sufferings and death fulfill numerous Old Testament prophecies, affirming the divine plan of salvation and the messianic identity of Jesus (Isaiah 53; Psalm 22).
Demonstration of God’s Love:
Demonstration of God’s Love:
Ultimate Sacrifice: The sufferings and death of Christ are the ultimate demonstration of God’s love for humanity, showing His willingness to go to the greatest lengths to save His people.
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Establishment of the New Covenant:
Establishment of the New Covenant:
New Relationship with God: Jesus’ death inaugurates the New Covenant, under which believers are no longer bound by the old Mosaic Law but are brought into a new relationship with God based on grace and faith.
20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.
15 Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.
In summary, the sufferings and death of Christ are central to Christian faith, providing the means for atonement, reconciliation, victory over sin, and the demonstration of God’s love, while also fulfilling prophecy and establishing a new covenant relationship with God.
The Notion of Satisfaction (20 minutes)
The Notion of Satisfaction (20 minutes)
Understanding the Concept of Satisfaction in Atonement
Understanding the Concept of Satisfaction in Atonement
The concept of satisfaction in atonement explains how Christ’s death addresses the problem of sin and satisfies God's justice. Here’s a brief overview:
Divine Justice and Human Sin:
Divine Justice and Human Sin:
Sin Offends God: Sin is an offense against God’s infinite holiness and justice, creating a debt that must be addressed.
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Human Inability: Humans cannot satisfy this debt on their own.
7 Truly no man can ransom another, or give to God the price of his life, 8 for the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice, 9 that he should live on forever and never see the pit.
Necessity of Satisfaction:
Necessity of Satisfaction:
God’s Justice: God’s justice requires that sin be punished or satisfied to maintain divine righteousness .
7 keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children’s children, to the third and the fourth generation.”
25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
Moral Order: Satisfaction is needed to restore the moral order disrupted by sin (Anselm’s argument).
Christ’s Role in Satisfaction:
Christ’s Role in Satisfaction:
The God-Man: Jesus, being both God and man, can make an infinite and effective sacrifice.
14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
17 Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
Substitutionary Sacrifice: Jesus' death on the cross is a substitutionary act, taking the penalty for sinners and satisfying God’s justice.
4 Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.
18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,
Implications for Believers:
Implications for Believers:
Forgiveness: Christ’s satisfaction allows believers to receive forgiveness for their sins.
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
Reconciliation: It restores the broken relationship between God and humanity.
10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. 11 More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Assurance: Believers can be confident in their salvation.
14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.
Significance:
Significance:
Theological Clarity: Satisfaction explains the necessity and effectiveness of Christ’s atonement.
26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
Transformation: Recognizing the cost of satisfaction leads to gratitude and a transformed life.
1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
In summary, Christ’s death satisfies God’s justice, allowing for the forgiveness of sins and reconciliation with God, emphasizing the gravity of sin, God’s holiness, and Christ’s redemptive love.
Christ’s Death as Ransom and Redemption (25 minutes)
Christ’s Death as Ransom and Redemption (25 minutes)
Ransom:
Ransom:
Definition: A ransom is a price paid to free someone from bondage or captivity.
Biblical Context: In the New Testament, Jesus describes His mission as giving His life as a ransom for many.
45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.
Significance: The ransom metaphor highlights that humanity was in bondage to sin and death. Jesus’ death is the price paid to liberate humanity from this bondage. His sacrificial death pays the debt owed to God’s justice, thus securing our freedom.
18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
Redemption:
Redemption:
Definition: Redemption involves the action of regaining or gaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt.
Biblical Context: The concept of redemption is deeply rooted in both the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, redemption often referred to the deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt. In the New Testament, it refers to the deliverance from sin through Christ’s sacrifice.
6 Say therefore to the people of Israel, ‘I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will deliver you from slavery to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great acts of judgment.
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Significance: Redemption signifies the process by which believers are freed from the penalty and power of sin through Christ’s atoning work. Jesus’ death and resurrection secure our release from sin’s bondage and restore our relationship with God.
24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”—
Summary:
Summary:
Ransom: Christ’s death as the price paid to free humanity from the bondage of sin and death.
Redemption: The deliverance and liberation from sin and its consequences, achieved through Christ’s sacrificial death.
Together, these concepts illustrate the profound impact of Christ’s sacrifice, emphasizing both the cost of our freedom and the restoration of our relationship with God.
45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
Class Discussion (30 minutes)
How does the sacrificial death of Christ fulfill the Old Testament requirements for atonement, and what implications does this fulfillment have for our understanding of redemption in the New Testament?
Reading Assignment (5 minutes)
Briefly discuss Chapter 7: The Redemptive Value of the Sacrifice of ChristBriefly discuss
Chapter 8: The Redemptive Value of the Sacrifice of Christ (II)
Final Presentations (30 minutes)
Students present a brief summary of their understanding of the doctrine of salvation and how it applies to their personal faith and ministry
Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes)
Recap key points of the lesson
Open floor for questions
Closing Prayer (5 minutes)
Reading Assignment:
Chapter 7: The Redemptive Value of the Sacrifice of Christ
Chapter 8: The Redemptive Value of the Sacrifice of Christ (II)
Homework:
Daily Reflection Paper: One-page reflection on the day's reading and discussionFinal Presentation Preparation
Note:
Note:
Encourage active participation, questions, and insights from students throughout the class sessions.Ensure the discussions are interactive and relate to the practical implications of the doctrine of salvation.