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Redemption’s Story The Bible is an inspired account of history, specifically from beginning to end it tells the story of God’s love for man and His desire for man’s redemption. It is a story that Peter summarizes in 1 Pet. 2:24, a story that revolves around a man, a plan, and a purpose. |
Redemption’s Story
The Bible is an inspired account of history, specifically from beginning to end it tells the story of God’s love for man and His desire for man’s redemption. It is a story that Peter summarizes in 1 Pet. 2:24, a story that revolves around:
- A Person—Jesus Christ (1 Pet. 2:21). He alone was qualified to be our savior (Rev. 5:1-5, 12-14; Heb. 1:1—9). The OT points forward to Him (Gen. 3:15; Isa. 7:14; 53; etc.), the gospel accounts tell of His coming (Matt. 1:21; Matt. 3:17; John 1:14, 29, 36), the epistles speak of the life we should live because He has come and will come again (Col. 1:10; 2 Pet. 3:11-12), and Revelation assures us of victory when He comes again (2 Thess. 1:7, 1 Thess. 4:17; Rev. 1:8, 22:3-5).
- A Plan—His Sacrificial Offering (1 Pet. 2:21, 23-25; Heb. 10:12). According to God’s eternal plan (Eph. 3:10-11; Rev. 13:8; Acts 2:22-24) Christ suffered (Isa. 53:5-6), paying a price (1 Pet. 1:18-19; Acts 20:28; 1 Cor. 6:19-20) for us (1 Pet. 2:22, 24-25; Deut. 21:22-23; Lev. 24:14-16) and this He did willingly (1 Pet. 2:21, 23-24; John 10:11, 18; Phil. 2:6-8).
- A Purpose—Man’s Redemption (1 Pet. 2:24-25; Matt. 13:15). He did all this that we might benefit (John 10:10; Lk 19:10). Specifically in Christ we can be justified and restored to God (Heb. 13:12; Isa. 53:11; Matt. 26:28; 1 John 2:1-2; John 3:16-17; 2 Cor. 5:19-21; Rom. 6:23).
Let us learn of, rejoice in, and tell to others redemptions story!
