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NASB | Romans 3:25 whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 3:25 whom God displayed publicly [before the eyes of the world] as a [life-giving] sacrifice of atonement and reconciliation (propitiation) by His blood [to be received] through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness [which demands punishment for sin], because in His forbearance [His deliberate restraint] He passed over the sins previously committed [before Jesus' crucifixion]. |
Bible Question:
Question: Is it correct to believe that Our Lord Jesus presented His blood to the Father in heaven (Heb. 9.14) and redeemed us, not from the Devil, but from our inability to fulfill the requirement of the law (Gal.3.10-13)? Footnote: The reason of my asking the above is that I heard so many bible teachers/commentators that we were redeemed from the Devil. However, I can't see any direct or implied verse or verses which tell me that. I believe that mankind, through Adam, owed to God. As a consequence of his disobedience, God's curses were pronounced in Gen.3.14-19. When the law was given through Moses, a curse was also pronounced, i.e., Det. 27.26. In other words, we did not owe anything to the Devil. We owe everything to God. Jesus paid for us and reconciled us to the Father by His precious blood. |
Bible Answer: Being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; Romans 3:24 NASB I would like to take a novel approach to answering your question -- one which cites Scripture actually containing the word "redemption" or "redeemed". 'What is the meaning of Christian redemption? 'Everyone is in need of redemption. Our natural condition was characterized by guilt: “all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Christ’s redemption has freed us from guilt: “being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus” (Romans 3:23-24). 'The benefits of redemption include eternal life (Revelation 5:9-10), forgiveness of sins (Ephesians 1:7), righteousness (Romans 5:17), freedom from the law’s curse (Galatians 3:13), adoption into God’s family (Galatians 4:5), deliverance from sin’s bondage (Titus 2:14; 1 Peter 1:14-18), peace with God (Colossians 1:18-20), and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). To be redeemed, then, is to be forgiven, holy, justified, blessed, free, adopted, and reconciled. See also Psalm 130:7-8; Luke 2:38; and Acts 20:28. 'The word redeem means “to buy [back].” The term was used specifically in reference to the purchase of a slave’s freedom. The application of this term to Christ’s death on the cross is quite telling. If we are “redeemed,” then our prior condition was one of slavery. God has purchased our freedom, and we are no longer in bondage to sin or to the Old Testament law. This metaphorical use of redemption is the teaching of Galatians 3:13 and 4:5. 'A related word is ransom. Jesus paid the price for our release from sin (Matthew 20:28; 1 Timothy 2:6). His death was in exchange for our life. In fact, scripture is quite clear that redemption is only possible “through His blood” (that is, by His death), Colossians 1:14. 'The streets of heaven will be filled with former captives who, through no merit of their own, find themselves forgiven and free. The slaves to sin are become saints. No wonder they sing a new song—a song of praise to the Redeemer who was slain (Revelation 5:9).' ____________________ www.gotquestions.org/redemption.html |