The Bible teaches that Jesus has redeemed us by His blood, as stated in Revelation 5:9, emphasizing the specific and limited nature of redemption.
Redemption in the Bible is a central theme, particularly illustrated in the book of Revelation. It teaches that Jesus Christ redeemed us to God by His blood out of every kindred, tongue, people, and nation (Revelation 5:9). This highlights the discriminating grace of God, as He chooses a particular people for Himself. Historic Reformed theology holds to the concept of limited atonement, affirming that Christ's sacrifice was intended for the elect, effectively securing their salvation. Hence, the concept of redemption is not only about forgiveness but is inseparably linked with God's sovereign grace and the particularity of His saving work.
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Revelation 5:9, Leviticus 25:47-49, Galatians 3:13, Ephesians 1:7, Romans 3:24, Ruth 4:4, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Deuteronomy 15:15, Ephesians 2:4-5, Exodus 21:7-11, Psalm 130, Ephesians 1:6-7, Colossians 1:14, Hebrews 9:11-12, John 6:39, Hebrews 9:12, Acts 20:28, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Job 33:24, Mark 10:45, Matthew 20:28, Isaiah 43:1, Hosea 3, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Revelation 5:6-9, Job 19:25, Leviticus 25, Exodus 13, Colossians 1:13-14, Psalm 111:9, Matthew 1:21, Romans 3:23-24, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 21:5, 1 John 3:2, Romans 3:23, Psalm 130:7-8, Psalm 107:1-20, Isaiah 44:22, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Romans 8:29, Galatians 3:10, Romans 3:19-26, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 4:3-7, Romans 7:1-6, Romans 3:24-26, Titus 2:14, Galatians 3:13-14, Romans 5:1, Romans 8:1, Ruth 1:16-17; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 1:7, Isaiah 53:5, Luke 21:28, Acts 4:12
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