“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
Colossians 1:14
Is Jesus just another man? No! He alone has the power to redeem us.
Because He redeemed us, we’re forgiven. “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). Forgiveness means a power has been broken. The chains of fear, jealousy, anger, prejudice, lust, greed, and desire for instant gratification that once bound and held us in darkness are now broken. Paul says in Romans 6 that they have no power over us if we live in the power of the cross. Jesus’ forgiveness gives us new power for godly living.
Truly, Jesus is more than just another man. He is Lord. “Because, not with gold or silver but at the cost of his blood, he has redeemed us body and soul from sin and all the dominion of the devil, and has bought us for his very own” (Heidelberg Catechism Q & A 34). “Jesus, my Lord, will love me forever,/ From Him no pow’r of evil can sever,/ He gave His life to ransom my soul;/ … Now I belong to Jesus,/ Jesus belongs to me,/ Not for the years of time alone,/ But for eternity” (Norman J. Clayton, 1943).
Because He redeemed us, we’re forgiven. “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). Forgiveness means a power has been broken. The chains of fear, jealousy, anger, prejudice, lust, greed, and desire for instant gratification that once bound and held us in darkness are now broken. Paul says in Romans 6 that they have no power over us if we live in the power of the cross. Jesus’ forgiveness gives us new power for godly living.
Truly, Jesus is more than just another man. He is Lord. “Because, not with gold or silver but at the cost of his blood, he has redeemed us body and soul from sin and all the dominion of the devil, and has bought us for his very own” (Heidelberg Catechism Q & A 34). “Jesus, my Lord, will love me forever,/ From Him no pow’r of evil can sever,/ He gave His life to ransom my soul;/ … Now I belong to Jesus,/ Jesus belongs to me,/ Not for the years of time alone,/ But for eternity” (Norman J. Clayton, 1943).
Scripture Focus
Romans 6:1-14
Insight
“Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it!/ Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb” (Fanny J. Crosby,1882). To whom will you proclaim it today?
Bible In A Year
- 1 Kings 11-12
- Proverbs 5
- Hebrews 5-6