Eph Redeemed 5 Notes
SERMON NOTES
Subject: Blessing #4 - “We are Redeemed
Speaker: Dr. A. Burge Troxel
Date: July 15, 2007
Scripture: Ephesians 1:7
Introduction:
Review of Blueprint for the Church – Eph 2:21, 4:16, 1:3
The Book of Ephesians
The Spiritual Blessing of
Being Redeemed
Ephesians 1:7
God’s Blueprint = TOGETHERNESS
Ephesians 4:16
“From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”
Outline
The Spiritual Foundation 1-3
What to Believe
The Spiritual Structure 4-6
How to Behave
The Spiritual Foundation
Spiritual Blessings
Spiritual Salvation
Spiritual Union
Spiritual Mystery
Ephesians 1:3
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.”
Spiritual Blessings – 1:3-14
We are Chosen
We are Predestined
We are Adopted
We are Redeemed
We are Forgiven
We are Sealed
Blessing #4 – We are Redeemed
Ephesians 1:7
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace”
We have been Redeemed
The Meaning of Redemption
The Blessings of Redemption
Our Response to Redemption
I. The Meaning of Redemption
A. The Words
1. agorazo – purchased from the slave market – 1 Cor 6:20
Harriet Tubman – Underground railroad. PA - $$$ - Redemption
agorazo
1 Corinthians 6:20
”you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.”
2. exagorazo – purchased from the slave market and removed from the slave market altogether – Gal 4:5
Supersize
exagorazo
Galatians 4:5
“to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.”
4. lutrosis – to be set free by the payment of a ransom – Heb 9:12
lutrosis
Hebrews 9:12
“He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption.”
Not a ransom paid to Satan. Justice of God.
5. apolutrosis – to be permanently set free by the payment of a ransom – Eph 1:7
Another Super size – Permanent.
apolutrosis
Ephesians 1:7
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace”
6. Definition – Redeemed – to be permanently ransomed and removed from the slave market by the paying of the full price required
B. The Illustrations
1. Israel was Redeemed out of Slavery in Egypt – Deut 24:18
Deuteronomy 24:18
“Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you from there. That is why I command you to do this.”
Egypt – Passover - Redemption
2. Redemption is Like “Green Stamps”
Redemption Center – Merchandise, I wanted, Get total amount of GS through regular purchases. Them My merchandise.
Infinitely more sovering than GS. PRICE:
Gospel
1 Peter 1:18-19
18knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, 19but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.
II. The Blessings of Redemption
A. It Freed Us from the Curse – Gal 3:10, Jas 2:10, Gal 3:13
Galatians 3:10
All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”
Unsaved friends
James 2:10
“For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.”
Package Deal
Galatians 3:13
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”
Substitionary Atonement.
B. It Led to Adoption – Gal 4:5
Galatians 4:5
“so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.”
C. It Brought Forgiveness – Col 1:14
Colossians 1:14
“in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
D. It is the Basis for Justification – Rom 3:24
Romans 3:24
“being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus;”
III. The Response to Redemption
A. Let’s Serve Christ – Titus 2:14
Titus 2:14
“who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.”
Motivation – Hanging Tree Western – Western Doctor saved life.
B. Let’s Worship Christ – Rev 5:9
Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation.”
Kid, birds, feed to cat, man buy. Set them free – Singing.
Conclusion:
Rev. 5:12 – Sing?
