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Explore the concept of redemption in the Old and New Testaments, delving into Hebrew and Greek words, biblical references, and its significance. Learn what redemption means personally and how it relates to salvation in Christian faith.
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Redemption Titus 2:11-14
1. Redemption in the Old Testament 2. Redemption in the New Testament 3. What Does Redemption Mean to Me?
Redemption in the Old Testament Hebrew Words for Redeem or Redemption • Gā-al • Pādāh • Kāpar • G’ullāh
Redemption in the Old Testament Hebrew Words for Redeem or Redemption Genesis 48:16 – Exodus 6:6 • Gā-al : Indicates the redeemer-kinsman concept found in Ruth. Includes the concept of the right of redemption.
Redemption in the Old Testament Hebrew Words for Redeem or Redemption • Pādāh : This word means to ransom or redeem. When used to describe God, it emphasizes His freedom to ransom mankind. Isaiah 29:22 Psalms 71:23 2 Samuel 7:22-23
Redemption in the Old Testament Hebrew Words for Redeem or Redemption • Kāpar : This is the technical term for Israel’s sacrificial rituals. All action is directed in two ways: -toward God (propitiation) -and the sin (expiation)
Propitiation: the act of propitiating Propitiate: to gain or regain the favor/goodwill of Expiate: 1: to put an end to 2 a: to extinguish the guilt incurred by b: to make amends for Leviticus 1:1-4
Redemption in the Old Testament Hebrew Words for Redeem or Redemption • G’ullāh: Right to be redeemed.
Redemption in the New Testament Greek Words for Redeem or Redemption • Exagorazō • Lutroō • Lutrōsis • Apolutrōsis
Redemption in the New Testament Greek Words for Redeem or Redemption • Exagorazō: This word means “to buy out.” It focuses more on the price paid than the act of freeing. Galatians 3:10-14, 4:3-7
Redemption in the New Testament Greek Words for Redeem or Redemption • Lutroō: This word means “to release on the receipt of ransom.” It signifies the actual deliverance more than the price. Titus 2:14 I Peter 1:17-19
Redemption in the New Testament Greek Words for Redeem or Redemption • Lutrōsis: This word is used in the general sense, i.e. the redemption of Israel or Christ’s redemptive work. Hebrews 9:12
Redemption in the New Testament Greek Words for Redeem or Redemption • Apolutrōsis: This word is the strongest word possible to explain our redemption. Colossians 1:9-14 Romans 6:4 Hebrews 9:15 Luke 21:28
What Does Redemption Mean to Me? Romans 3:21-26 Romans 6:3–14 Propitiate: to gain/regain the favor/goodwill of Expiate: 1: to put an end to 2 a: to extinguish the guilt incurred by b: to make amends for
What Must I Do to be Saved? Jesus says: “…If you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins. John 8:24
What Must I Do to be Saved? Jesus says: “I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” Luke 13:3
What Must I Do to be Saved? Jesus says: 8. “Also I say to you, whoever confesses me before men, him the Son of Man will confess before the angels of God.” 9. “But he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.” Luke 12:8-9
What Must I Do to be Saved? Jesus says: 18. “…All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” 19. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” 20. “teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20
What Must I Do to be Saved? That’s a good start, but also Jesus says: “… Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Revelations 2:10
Have you been redeemed? If you need to make your life right with God, please come forward as we stand and sing.