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How do we know that redemption is necessary for salvation?

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Redemption is necessary because all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), necessitating a Savior.

In the framework of Reformed theology, redemption is seen as necessary due to the fall of mankind into sin through Adam. The sermon emphasizes that even if Adam had not sinned, his role would have remained finite and incomplete without the revelation of God's redemptive grace. Redemption showcases the glory of God's grace and serves as a solution to mankind's inherent sinfulness and inability to inherit the Kingdom of God on their own. Jesus Christ came specifically to redeem His people, fulfilling God's predetermined plan to demonstrate His mercy and justice. Without this redemption, humanity would remain in a state of hopelessness under the weight of sin.
Scripture References: Romans 3:23, John 3:3

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