Before we deal with the issue of "So I can get saved and do what I want like kill people", we need to look at the term "redemption". Quite often, I think we overlook Peter's words when he says, "knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold...but with the precious blood...of Christ".
To redeem means to buy. Now let's be consistent. If Jesus purchased something, then it must belong to Him. If we are going to say that Jesus purchased everyone in the world ever, and yet billions of people go to hell, then Jesus didn't get what He paid for. Does Jesus own His people when He purchased them or not?
We may not like the teaching of particular redemption, but if Jesus bought you, then you belong to Him. It is really that simple. "How do we know if Jesus purchased us" you might ask? Well, I think we will have to continue with that on our next blog.
A La Carte (April 25)
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