Redemption

It is the Blood That Sets Us Free - I Peter 1:17 – 1:21 (commentary)

There were probably over 60 million slaves in the Roman empire at the time Peter was writing this letter. A slave could purchase his own freedom if he had the money to do so and his master was willing to set him free. Also someone else could pay the price so he could go free. …

Redemption for the believer in Christ - Ephesians 1:7 – 1:14 (commentary)

Redemption is deliverance from bondage by means of a price paid. There were six million slaves in the Roman Empire, and they were often bought and sold like pieces of furniture. However, a man could purchase a slave and set him free. In a sense this is what Jesus did for us …

God Rescuing the Nation - Isaiah 59:16 – 59:21 (commentary)

God observes that there was no one to stand for truth and intercede in behalf of a sinful society. Like a warrior He goes forth to fight for His people (v. 16). Isaiah describes the clothing that God had already prepared for the salvation of Israel. Righteousness is His bre …