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Gift 3: Redemption
To Purchase Our True Freedom
Ephesians 1:7 says, “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses.” To redeem means to buy back, or to secure the freedom of someone in bondage.
Because of our sins, we all were (and many continue to be) in spiritual captivity. The devil had power over us because of our violations of God’s law. But in Christ, by the shedding of his blood, God purchased our freedom from the penalty demanded by justice and from the power of Satan.
“Having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands” (Colossians 2:13-14), Jesus “disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame” (v 15).
The decisive weapon the demons had against us was unforgiven sin, but when Jesus spilled his own blood in our place, he liberated us.
Prayer
Do you feel there are particular sins that limit you or hold significant power over you? Praise God today for the freedom you have in Christ and act according to his power at work in you.
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About this Plan
Christians of all stripes affirm that there is indeed power in the blood of Jesus. But have you ever paused to ask how? Is it magic blood? How do we explain this power? This 5-Day Plan will look at 5 unique gifts Jesus secured for Christians when he gave his life for us on the cross.
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