Playlist: Redemption as a Process (topic)
Redeemed, But Waiting for Redemption
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeRedemption, meaning rescue from the power of something oppressive, is not a single event but has past, present, and future aspects, just as Israel's Passover redemption from Egypt was only the beginning of her relationship with God. In the past, Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law (Galatians 3:13; 4:4-5) by paying the …
Passover: An Extraordinary Peace Offering
Sermon by David C. GrabbePassover's theme is redemption, and redemption is a process rather than a single event. This is why Scripture speaks of it in both the past tense (Romans 3:23-25; Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:14) and the future tense (Luke 21:28; Romans 8:23-25; Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30). The sin offering has already been fulfilled in Christ's …
Themes of Ruth (Part Three): Redemption
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughRedemption functions as an ongoing process with distinct past, present, and future dimensions rather than a single event. In the past, Christ redeemed believers from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for them. In the present, He continues to redeem them from every lawless deed while purifying them as His own special …
The Lamb of Revelation
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIn Revelation, John refers to Christ as the Lamb more than any other designation because of His role of Redeemer, which is different from a sin offering.
Uniqueness and Time
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur unique calling makes us a special possession of God. Sealed with a downpayment of God's Spirit, we have the obligation to glorify God by obedience.
The Awesome Cost of Salvation
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe need to be sobered at the awesomeness of the cost to set us free from sin—what the Creator endured. We have been purchased, and are obliged to our Purchaser.
By This We Know Love!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAs God's people keep God's law in its spiritual intent, they begin to think like the Father and His Son, both of whom habitually do good.
Psalms: Book Two (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Pentecost season generally corresponds to Book II of the Psalms, Exodus, and the story of Ruth. Major themes include exile, separation, and redemption.
The Fourth Commandment (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Sabbath reminds us that God is Creator and that we were once in slavery to sin. The Sabbath is a time of blessing, deliverance, liberty, and redemption.