5 Gifts Jesus Secured on the Cross by David MathisSample

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.