Efficacious Atonement - Part 3

Redemption

February 25, 2001 - Brett Baker

Psalm 130:1-8

v The atonement of Christ was successful in accomplishing five things:

þ Justification- Although previously found guilty, now declared righteous before the law.

þ Propitiation - To appease God and turn aside His wrath.

o Redemption - The payment of a ransom to secure the freedom of those whom the Father gave to the Son.

o Crucifixion

o Reconciliation

v Introduction

These five “fruits” that we are studying are theological truths that were established and completed by our Lord in His death, burial and resurrection. We have already considered how this atonement affects our standing before the law and seen how God’s wrath upon our sin was not diminished but rather was directed fully in all its force upon Christ. Today we will consider the price that was paid by Him on the cross and the affect that the payment had on the Elect.

v Redemption

Where did the idea of redemption come from?

¨ The redemption of Israel out of Egypt - Exodus 6:1-9

¨ The redemption of the firstborn - Exodus 13:11-16

¨ The redemption of a slave or property by a kinsman - Leviticus 25:23-28; 47-55, Ruth 3-4

¨ God redeemed the people in captivity - Jeremiah 31:11; 50:33-34

¨ God promised that He would redeem His people generally - Psalm 130:1-8

What was the price that Christ paid to redeem?

¨ The life of Christ - Mark 10:45

¨ The blood of Christ - Ephesians 1:7

¨ The death of Christ - Hebrews 9:15

¨ The curse of Christ - Galatians 3:13

For whom was the price paid?

¨ His sheep - John 10:11

¨ His Church - Acts 20:28; Ephesians 5:25

¨ The Elect - Romans 8:32-35

¨ The called - Hebrews 9:15

¨ His own people - John 6:35-40; Titus 2:11-14

What were we purchased from?

¨ From sins committed under the first covenant and the new covenant - Hebrews 9:15

¨ From the curse of the law - Galatians 3:13

What were we purchased to?

¨ The blessings of Abraham and the promise of the Spirit - Galatians 3:14

¨ Forgiveness of Sin - Ephesians 1:7, Titus 2:14

¨ Freedom from sexual immorality - 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

¨ Freedom from slavery of men and sin - 1 Corinthians 7:23, Romans 6:17

¨ An eternal inheritance - Hebrews 9:15

The nature of a redemption is that a ransom is paid and ownership is either transferred or restored. After redemption, the new owner takes possession of the redeemed as a sign of ownership. Christ has purchased His people, placed His seal of the Holy Spirit upon them guaranteeing our glorification. Christ did not simply provide the opportunity for the redemption of those who decide to accept it, He actually purchased His people by giving Himself and thus securing their redemption. Once again—an efficacious atonement.