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Redemption: Dictionary Definitions...
Make amends for, obtain the release of something from captivity by paying the ransom..etc
To turn in vouchers/coupons for actual value
To release from blame or debt.
The four most important ones that are relevant our discussion for this year. They are very simple
1. To deliver from sin and it's consequences by sacrifice: Jesus paid the redeeming sacrifice for everyone and that's what the gospel of Jesus Christ is about. Salvation for man's soul/spirit. In this salvation, he gives us something. A lot of times, we talk of what he took away (my sin, my condemnation). Most people don't mention what he gave.
The death of Jesus was only a means to an end. The death of Jesus was not the ultimate. It wasn't God's ultimate plan.
His death paid. Satisfying the claims of Justice for all men. His death settled the debt. But there was much more...
Christianity does not begin with the death of Jesus. It begins with the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Until a man believes in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, he cannot be saved. (Of course the lesser is Included in the greater). Through his death, he brought us Justification. This means to be acquitted or declared NOT GUILTY.
When Jesus died, he died in our place. He was crucified in the place of sinners. He paid the penalty for Sin. Because He paid, you don't have to pay again. There is no such thing as Penance. No man could ever pay for his sin.
Justified doesn't suggest that He paid for you.
Imagine that you were owing a debt and they are trying to pay the debt but you couldn't pay. A man comes to pay your debt for you... You paid, even though you didn't pay by yourself!
Think about it...you actually paid for your sins in Jesus Christ.
But Justification means to be declared Not guilty. It's something completely different from what Jesus did. The payment does not make you Justified.
In Justification you are said to be without guilt. You are discharged and acquitted. Why? Because the resurrection gave you a new life. It made you a new creature. One that never existed before. That's why you are Justified. You are Not the same man who committed the sin that was remitted. His resurrection gave you a new nature.
That's what it means to be born again.
Romans 5- Read the whole chapter
2. The second one is to turn in vouchers or coupons for actual value. Did you know the scriptures that talk of Jesus vicarious death and resurrection are vouchers for redemption? Did you know that those verse are vouchers/coupons?
You can take those coupons and present them for actual value.
3. To release from Debt or Bondage: This I find to be very interesting. Today's few masters must release their serf's. There are nations and organizations that are holding others in bondage today and holding them with debts that are unjustified. They must let them go. If they don't let them go in 2024, it will turn to an unrest; those who have found themselves in these illegitimate debts and bondage must extricate themselves from these detrimental associations and treaties.(i am speaking to individuals and to nations... Because this year is the year of Redemption).
You must extricate yourselves. You must become Bold.
I speak to African and Asian nations. You must now Extricate yourselves and come out of this Bondage. It takes boldness, leadership and decisiveness.
There are many of you at various levels. Don't wait for government.because sometimes, the government may not speak for you.
An idea: Sue the Government for making those payments. And sue with proof that the debts are illegal. You will win for country, your organization and for yourself and your future.
Wake up! There are answers.
A group of you can sue that government. You can make them stop making the payments.
Sue the illegitimate claimants. Sue them at the National court.
Youth Organizations, become bold.
There is more than enough proof that the debts that are being claimed from Africa, Asia, Central America don't have to be paid. They have been overpaid. And it's time for redemption.
Redemption is to extricate yourself fro. Something detrimental.
God is saying to those holding them: let my people go.
This is a year that will bring changes.
You cannot fear your adversary..it will empower them. Your adversary is not God.
Your adversaries are not as strong as you think. In fact, they are weak.
What a year!
Make claims on what Christ gave you.
It's time! A sudden change is coming.
In 2024, you are the manifestation of Christ love.
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