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Price of Freedom: Understanding God’s Redemption

Price of Freedom: Understanding God’s Redemption

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”

Ephesians 1:7

Have you ever owed something you couldn’t pay?

Maybe it was a debt, a favor, or a promise you couldn’t keep.

That overwhelming feeling of being trapped by what you owe – that’s where this verse meets you right where you are.

Understanding Redemption

Think of redemption like this: You’re standing in a pawn shop, looking at something precious that’s been lost. The price tag is way more than you can afford.

But then someone walks in and pays the full price to get it back for you.

That’s what Jesus did, but on an eternal scale.

The Currency of Freedom

  • Not paid with money
  • Not earned through good deeds
  • Not acquired by human effort
  • Purchased with Christ’s blood

Depth of Forgiveness

Your forgiveness isn’t partial or temporary. It’s:

  • Complete
  • Permanent
  • Guaranteed
  • Based on God’s grace, not your performance

Grace: God’s Endless Resource

Picture the richest person you know. Now multiply that wealth infinitely – that still doesn’t compare to the riches of God’s grace.

He’s not running low. He won’t run out. His grace is abundant enough to cover every sin.

Making It Personal

Signs You’re Living in Redemption

  • Freedom from guilt over forgiven sins
  • Confidence in God’s acceptance
  • Peace about your past
  • Hope for your future

When You Still Feel Guilty

Sometimes you might feel unworthy of such a gift. Remember:

  • Your feelings don’t change God’s facts
  • His redemption is already complete
  • Your debt has been paid in full
  • His grace is bigger than your guilt

Practical Steps to Walk in Freedom

  1. Start each day remembering you’re redeemed
  2. Thank God specifically for His forgiveness
  3. Release others as you’ve been released
  4. Share your story of redemption

The Daily Choice

Every morning, you have a choice:

  • Live as a prisoner to past sins
  • Or walk in the freedom Christ purchased

Prayer of Gratitude

“Father, thank You for paying the price I could never pay. Help me grasp how complete Your forgiveness is. When I’m tempted to live in guilt, remind me that Jesus has already paid for my redemption. Show me how to walk in the freedom You’ve given me. Amen.”

Your Turn to Respond

Take a moment right now. What do you need to release to God? What guilt are you carrying that He’s already paid for?

Remember, your redemption isn’t based on your perfection but on Christ’s payment. You are free indeed – not because of what you’ve done, but because of what He did.

What area of your life needs to experience this freedom today?

Upside Down: 15 Week Bible Study

 You Have Been Seated with Christ in the Heavenly Realms

God’s great hope for us is not simply the forgiveness of sins and a place in heaven when we die; but rather, He wants us totally restored, in heart, mind and soul . . . NOW!

As we enter into this amazing adventure with God, we soon recognize that we are a part of something tremendous, something that is beyond our earthy perspective, and we are transported into the heavens with Christ; we live, breathe, and find our being in Him!

This Bible study will help you rediscover how it all began, what happened in the Garden of Eden, who is the Devil really, and what is he up to today.

  • Head into the heavenly realms and discover profound truths concerning your relationship with God, and His incredible plan for you.
  • Search your heart, preparing for a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit. In this study, you will enter into God’s armory, suiting up with the whole armor of God.
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