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The redemption of man

The redemption of man. The Unfolding of God’s Master Plan. the redemption of man. What is Redemption? Dictionary Definition redemption : noun ri -ˈ dem (p)- shən : the act of making something better or more acceptable : the act of exchanging something for money, an award, etc .

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The redemption of man

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  1. The redemption of man The Unfolding of God’s Master Plan

  2. the redemption of man • What is Redemption? • Dictionary Definition • redemption : noun \ri-ˈdem(p)-shən\ • : the act of making something better or more acceptable • : the act of exchanging something for money, an award, etc. • 1. an act of redeeming or atoning for a fault or mistake. • 2. deliverance; rescue. • 4. atonement for guilt. • 5. repurchase, as of something sold. • conversion of paper money into bullion or specie • removal of a financial obligation by paying off a note, bond, etc

  3. the redemption of man • What is Redemption? • The Biblical View • : the act of saving people from sin and evil • :deliverance from sin; salvation. • : Christianity: • a. deliverance from sin through the incarnation, sufferings, • and death of Christ • b. atonement for guilt • So, Why Do We Need It? • Let’s quickly review : • God’s original design & Intent for creating man • How man fell from the place God gave him • What God has done to restore man to his original design

  4. Man’s original Design SPIRITUAL REALM PHYSICAL REALM In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth… Gen 1:1

  5. Man’s Design SPIRITUAL REALM Body PHYSICAL REALM …And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground. Gen 2:7a

  6. Man’s Design SPIRITUAL REALM • PERSON • (The image of God): • Intellect • Emotions • Will Body Soul PHYSICAL REALM …So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.… Gen 1:27

  7. Man’s Design • Body-Soul Connection: • The Mind (Intellect) • The Heart (Emotions) • The Body (Will) SPIRITUAL REALM Body Soul PHYSICAL REALM …So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.… Gen 1:27

  8. Man’s Design The Soul experiences / communicates with the physical realm through the physical senses SPIRITUAL REALM Body Soul PHYSICAL REALM …So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.… Gen 1:27

  9. Man’s Design SPIRITUAL REALM Man’s Soul experiences / communicates with the spiritual realm (God) through the spirit of man… Body Spirit of Man Soul PHYSICAL REALM …and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life. Gen 2:7b

  10. Man’s Design • Life Flow • The Spirit of God breathes life into the soul • The living soul makes the body alive • The abundant life: • Friendship w/ God • Complete Health • Abundant Provision • Home in Paradise • Significance: • Position • Work SPIRITUAL REALM Body Spirit of Man LIFE Soul PHYSICAL REALM LIFE …and man became a living soul.... Gen 2:7c

  11. GOD’s purpose & Complete provision • GOD’s purpose and complete provision • Communion with God………………………. Enjoy His Presence • Rule over creation…………………………….. Enjoy the gifts of stewardship • To be fruitful & fill the earth……………... Enjoy the gift of pro-creation • Satisfy himself from the beauty and fruits of creation………………….…….. Enjoy Abundant Life • Delight in relationships with others...... Enjoy companionship …Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.... Gen 1:24 …Then God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the [an]surface of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it shall be food for you… Gen.1:29

  12. Man’s Fall: the Process of sin • “But each one is temptedwhen: • he is carried away and • enticedby his own lust. Then, • when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and • when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death.” • James 1: 14-15

  13. Man’s Fall: “…one is tempted…” SPIRITUAL REALM Satan uses the physical senses to tempt man’s soul to disbelieve and disobey and God: Intellect:Temptation to doubt and disbelieve (Unbelief) Emotions:Temptation to forgo God’s love for the love of others things (Idolatry) Will: Temptation to act Body Spirit of Man Soul PHYSICAL REALM Temptation “Now the serpent was more crafty... He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” …“You surely will not die! For God knows that in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”” Gen 3:1

  14. Man’s Fall: “…carried away…” SPIRITUAL REALM God has said… Do and Don’t and Consequences Body Spirit of Man Soul PHYSICAL REALM “The woman said to the serpent, “From the fruit of the trees of the garden we may eat; but from the fruit of the tree which is in the middle of the garden, God has said, ‘You shall not eat from it or touch it, or you will die.…” Gen. 3: 2-3

  15. Man’s Fall: “…Enticed by own lust…” SPIRITUAL REALM The tree is: “good for food,” “beautiful” “will make me smart”… Body Spirit of Man Soul PHYSICAL REALM “When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to make one wise…

  16. Man’s Fall: “…Gives birth to sin…” SPIRITUAL REALM Body Spirit of Man Soul PHYSICAL REALM “When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it” Gen 3:6

  17. Man’s Fallen State: Consequences • Consequences: • Distanced and hidden from God’s presence: Guilt • In possession of harmful knowledge: Shame • In disobedience and rebellion: Condemnation SPIRITUAL REALM SIN Body Spirit of Man Soul PHYSICAL REALM But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?”… “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?”… “What is this you have done?”

  18. God’s Inquiry, condemnation 16 To the woman He said, “I will greatly multiply your pain in childbirth, in pain you will bring forth children; yet your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.” 17 Then to Adam He said, “Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree about which I commanded you, saying, ‘You shall not eat from it; Cursed is the ground because of you; In toil you will eat of it all the days of your life. 18 “Both thorns and thistles it shall grow for you; and you will eat the plants of the field; 19By the sweat of your face you will eat bread, till you return to the ground, Because from it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” • Pains in childbirth • Submission • Ground is cursed • Toil to eat • Unproductive • Physical Death • And… • Expulsion from Paradise (vs. 23-24)

  19. Man’s Fallen State; consequences • GOD’s Punishment: • Communion with God………………………. Separated from God- Excluded • Rule over creation…………………………….. Fear of Creation • To be fruitful & fill the earth……………... Suffer Birth pains • Satisfy himself from the beauty and fruits of creation………………….…….. Working the cursed land, laborious • Delight in relationships with others...... Fractured relations based on self-interest, strife, even hate Man has lost his God-given privileges. Now he is broken, in pain, in darkness, slave to sin, and totally incapable to help himself !

  20. Man’s Fallen State; consequences • Death Flow • A soul separated from the Spirit of God also dies & decays: Spiritual death • A physical body separated from its soul dies & decays: Physical death • Even nature is cursed and starts a cycle of decay and death… SPIRITUAL REALM Body Spirit of Man Death Soul PHYSICAL REALM Death “Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat food from it all the days of your life. It will produce thorns and thistles for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground…”

  21. the need for redemption • Why Do We Need It? • The Brokenness of Man • The original sin • The Catholic concept: “Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me…” (Psalm 51:5 ) • The Evangelical concept: “Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned … (Rom 5:12) • The sin nature: The propensity and inclination to sin • The result of the sinful nature: The practice of sin • Consequence: “Nevertheless death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who had not sinned in the likeness of the offense of Adam, who is a type of Him who was to come.” (Romans 5:14)

  22. Sin corrupts all of man 16For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,... 21 For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures. 24Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. 25For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. 27 … and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error. 32… that those who practice such things are worthy of death • Sin affects all of man: • (Romans 1: 16-32) • -Depraved Minds (vs.28) • Futile Speculations • Fools • -Foolish Hearts • Darkness • Lustful • -Dishonored Bodies • Sickness • Death

  23. the desperate state of man • Why Do We Need It? • The Depravity of Man • Total Depravity: A Calvinist Concept • Partial Depravity: An Arminian Concept • The Biblical Concept: • The Impossibility of Man As a Self-Savior • The theology of Redemption

  24. Mind research: The world’s view • Self-Sabotage: • The judge (The Mind, Intellect) … Early helper, later a tyrant! • His Accomplices: From: Positive Intelligence by ShirzadChamine

  25. Mind research: The world’s view From: Positive Intelligence by ShirzadChamine

  26. Mind research: The world’s view Mind’s Capacity & Capability: From: Positive Intelligence by ShirzadChamine

  27. What is lacking from man’s approach • Underestimate The Problem (The Depravity of Man is pervasive- whole being is polluted) • Soul (Mind, Brain- Means for Decision-making) • Spirit (Means of interacting with the Life-Giver) • Body (Means of interacting with the physical world)

  28. What is lacking from man’s approach • Underestimate Man’s adversaries(They are not easily identified /defeated) • The Devil (the powerful enemy of our souls) • “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8

  29. What is lacking from man’s approach • Underestimate Man’s adversaries(They are not easily identified /defeated) • The Devil (the powerful enemy of our souls) • The Flesh (its weakness vs. its powerful appetites) • “I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves of uncleanness, and of lawlessness leading to more lawlessness,…” Romans 6:19

  30. What is lacking from man’s approach • Underestimate Man’s adversaries(They are not easily identified /defeated) • The Devil (the powerful enemy of our souls) • The Flesh (its weakness before its powerful appetites) • The World (its powerful influence and attraction) • “We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.” 1 John 5:19 • “For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.” 1 John 2:16

  31. What is lacking from man’s approach • Underestimate Man’s adversaries(They are not easily identified /defeated) • The Devil (the powerful enemy of our souls) • The Flesh (its weakness before its powerful appetites) • The World (its powerful influence and attraction) • Man’s conscience (The accuser and condemner) “For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions which were aroused by the law were at work in our members to bear fruit to death. “ Romans 7:5

  32. What is lacking from man’s approach • Underestimate Man’s adversaries(They are not easily identified /defeated) • The Devil (the powerful enemy of our souls) • The Flesh (its weakness before its powerful appetites) • The World (its powerful influence and attraction) • Man’s conscience and the Law (Accuser and condemner) • Adam & Eve fell, and after them all humanity has fallen!

  33. the path of sin “…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…” Romans 3:23

  34. God’s solution: redeem man Christ pays for the transgressions of all mankind “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:8) “By that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all…” Heb. 10: 10

  35. God’s solution: redeem man Christ pays for the transgressions of all mankind Man hears the “Good News” and Believes in the vicarious sacrifice of Christ, as our redeemer and repents for his sins and ask for forgiveness “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 “Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 “…that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved…” Romans 10:9

  36. God’s solution: redeem man Christ pays for the transgressions of all mankind Man hears the “Good News” and Believes in the vicarious sacrifice of Christ, as our redeemer and repents for his sins and ask for forgiveness God accepts Christ sacrifice in behalf of the repentant sinner, imputing his sins to Christ and imputing Christ’s righteousness to man. Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”), Galatians 3:13 “But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets,…even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe.” Romans 3:22

  37. God’s solution: redeem man Christ pays for the transgressions of all mankind Man hears the “Good News” and Believes in the vicarious sacrifice of Christ, as our redeemer and repents for his sins and ask for forgiveness God accepts Christ sacrifice in behalf of the repentant sinner, imputing his sins to Christ and imputing Christ’s righteousness to man. Man endeavors to follow Jesus in word and deed • “He (Jesus) said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” Luke 18:22 • “He who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.” Matt. 10:38 • “But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62

  38. God’s solution: redeem man Christ pays for the transgressions of all mankind Man hears the “Good News” and Believes in the vicarious sacrifice of Christ, as our redeemer and repents for his sins and ask for forgiveness God accepts Christ sacrifice in behalf of the repentant sinner, imputing his sins to Christ and imputing Christ’s righteousness to man. Man endeavors to follow Jesus in word and deed “God begin the process of redemption of the whole of man (Spirit, Soul, Body) • “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2 • Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. • Psalm 51:10

  39. God’s solution: redeem man Christ pays for the transgressions of all mankind Man hears the “Good News” and Believes in the vicarious sacrifice of Christ, as our redeemer and repents for his sins and ask for forgiveness God accepts Christ sacrifice in behalf of the repentant sinner, imputing his sins to Christ and imputing Christ’s righteousness to man. Man endeavors to follow Jesus in word and deed God begin the process of redemption of the whole of man (Spirit, Soul, Body) God completes the redemption work in the resurrection of the dead “For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection” Romans 6:5 “So also is the resurrection of the dead. The body is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption.” 1 Corinthians 15:42

  40. God’s solution: redeem man Christ pays for the transgressions of all mankind Man hears the “Good News” and Believes in the vicarious sacrifice of Christ, as our redeemer and repents for his sins and ask for forgiveness God accepts Christ sacrifice in behalf of the repentant sinner, imputing his sins to Christ and imputing Christ’s righteousness to man. Man endeavors to follow Jesus in word and deed God begin the process of redemption of the whole of man (Spirit, Soul, Body) God completes the redemption work in the resurrection of the dead God removed the curse from creation with a new heaven and a new earth “…because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.” Romans 8:21

  41. the need for redemption

  42. God’s solution: redeem Man SPIRITUAL REALM Solve the Problem of Sin Body Spirit of Man Soul PHYSICAL REALM “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Rom. 5:8

  43. Man’s redemption SPIRITUAL REALM 1. Solve the Problem of Sin Spirit of God 2. Receive New Life from The Spirit of God Body Spirit of Man Spirit of Man LIFE Soul PHYSICAL REALM LIFE “We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. For one who has died has been set free from sin. Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him.

  44. Myths about redemption • Redemption is a single transaction: • It is only about going to heaven eventually • It is just a change of position (condemned to saved) • Redemption was accomplished completely at the cross • Redemption is exclusively about salvation of the soul • All else that man is will be destroyed • Only the soul will go to heaven • Redemption is the work of God alone • Man has no part in it • If anything, man only needs to give in: “Let go and let God…”

  45. truths about redemption • Redemption starts with a single transaction: • The price of Redemption was paid completely at the cross • The access to God is open. The offer of salvation is available to all men. • Whosoever believes changes position (death to life); receives the assurance of salvation • Redemption is about salvation of the soul and the restoration of the whole man: • A clean heart, a renewed spirit. A new body at the resurrection • This restoration is a process that starts here and ends there • Salvation is the work of God, but man’s will is involved. Redemption also involves the active participation of man • An expressed desire to be redeemed completely • Applied spiritual effort to allow God to restore us. Yield to the Spirit of God • Fight daily the battle of faith with the armor of God • Allow the Lord to cleanse him daily.

  46. Man’s redemption SPIRITUAL REALM 1. Solve the Problem of Sin 2. Receive New Life from The Spirit of God Body Spirit of Man Soul • Think with the Mind of Christ PHYSICAL REALM “For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ.…” I Cor. 2:16 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. I Pet. 1:13

  47. Man’s redemption SPIRITUAL REALM 1. Solve the Problem of Sin 2. Receive New Life from The Spirit of God Body Spirit of Man Soul • Think with the Mind of Christ • Walk by the Spirit PHYSICAL REALM “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. …” Gal. 5: 16-17

  48. Man’s redemption SPIRITUAL REALM 1. Solve the Problem of Sin 2. Receive New Life from The Spirit of God Body Spirit of Man Soul • Think with the Mind of Christ • Walk by the Spirit • Live by the Spirit PHYSICAL REALM “For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. ” Rom. 8: 13-14

  49. Thinking with the Mind of Christ(Dealing with “Carnal” Styles) Assert: “Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” Gal. 5:213-14 Earn: For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Eph. 2:8-9 Avoid: “Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, …. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules... So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace” 2 Tim 2: 3-5, 22

  50. Thinking with the Mind of Christ(Dealing with Carnal Motivations) Independence:“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians2:20 Acceptance: “For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” Romans 8:15 Security: “Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?” Romans 8:34-36

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