The Three Aspects of Redemption

 

The Three Aspects of Redemption

Romans 8:23 "And not only so, but ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for our sonship, the redemption of our body."

Romans 6:6 "Knowing this, that our old man has been crucified with Him in order that the body of sin might be annulled, that we should no longer serve sin."

Philippians 3:21 "Who will transfigure the body of our humiliation to be conformed to the body of His glory, according to His operation by which He is able even to subject all things to Himself."

 

Redemption Aspects	Being Brought Back to God	Termination	Replacement
Reason	People have strayed from God and need to be brought back	The natural, fleshly life needs to be terminated	Need for new life elements to replace the old creation
Explanation	When we enjoy Christ as our righteousness and sanctification, we are brought back to God	Christ dwelling in us supplies and nourishes us while terminating our old creation	Christ replaces our old elements with Himself (new elements, new constitution)
Examples	When we are weak and sin, through confession and repentance we reconnect with God	The work of the cross terminates everything natural, self-centered, worldly, and sinful	Our body will be transfigured to be conformed to Christ's glorious body
Application	Continuously enjoying fellowship with God in daily life	Accepting the judgment of the cross, letting Christ terminate our natural life	Allowing Christ to work in us for gradual transformation
Related Scriptures	Ephesians 2:13 "But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have become near in the blood of Christ." Colossians 1:21-22 "And you, though once alienated and enemies in your mind because of your evil works, He now has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death."	Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me." Galatians 5:24 "But they who are of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and its lusts."	Romans 8:29 "Because those whom He foreknew, He also predestinated to be conformed to the image of His Son." 2 Corinthians 3:18 "But we all with unveiled face, beholding and reflecting like a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord Spirit."

 

Conclusion: These scriptures specifically show that:

1.      "Being brought back to God" is the foundation of Christ's redemption, enabling us to be reconciled and draw near to God.

2.      "Termination" occurs through being crucified with Christ, putting to death our old man, flesh, and lusts.

3.      "Replacement" is an ongoing process of transformation, from salvation until the redemption of our body, ultimately being conformed to Christ's image.

 

*Please refer to the July 2024 Anaheim, California, USA training Experiencing, Enjoying and Manifesting Christ (II) Week 15 God’s Power and God’s Wisdom