How do we know that redemption is necessary to draw near to God?
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Redemption is necessary to draw near to God because, as sinners, we cannot approach Him without being cleansed from our sins.
The sermon underscores the necessity of redemption by emphasizing that no sinner can approach God without first being redeemed. In Psalm 69, the plea is made for God to draw nigh to the soul seeking redemption. This motif continues as the preacher highlights that the holiness of God demands a mediator; hence, Christ's sacrifice becomes essential. In Ephesians 2:13, we find that those who were far off are brought near by the blood of Christ. The law cannot save us or make us acceptable; it is only through Christ's redemptive work that we find hope to draw near to God, structured in humility and acknowledgment of our sinfulness.
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