Having obtained eternal redemption

Two thoughts arise from this blog post title:

(a) Who obtained eternal redemption?

(b) What is eternal redemption?

The first thing we need to ascertain is what redemption is. As the basis for our redemption is in the Holy Scriptures; it is there we will find the answer.

The following extracts from my eBook titled "So Simple Yet So Profound' may help to explain what redemption is. Please note if the person involved could not buy back either themself or the designated possessions then only a very close relative had the right of redemption.

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So then, what does it mean to be redeemed? Redemption is the result of buying back a former possession. For instance, if a woman is in need of money she can pawn some of her jewellery for cash. She is given a ticket for the jewellery and has a set time to pay back the money + interest. If the jewellery is not redeemed by the set date; it becomes the property of the pawnbroker and the woman has no further claim on it.

In the Old Testament there were provisions made for redemption under the Law.

Leviticus 25:23, 24 - [Redemption of land and possessions.]

Leviticus 25:48 - [Redemption of bond servants.]

Deuteronomy 25:5-10 - [Redemption of a childless widow.]

Leviticus 25:8-10 - [Year of Jubilee.]

Boaz in the book of Ruth is a kinsman redeemer. Ruth the Moabitess, the widow of Mahlon, Boaz's kinsman makes her claim on Boaz. Redemption is a voluntary act. Boaz is willing, however, there is a closer kinsman. Next morning, Boaz goes to the gate of the city and tells his kinsman to sit down. He then takes 10 elders of the city and makes them sit down. He informs his kinsman of the redemption claim. His kinsman is at first willing, but is unable to redeem both Ruth and Naomi (Ruth's mother-in-law) as it will mar his own inheritance. The closer kinsman forfeits his right of redemption.

Boaz then redeems Ruth and takes her for his wife. Boaz also redeems Naomi's inheritance. Boaz then marries Ruth and they have a son Obed. Obed is King David’s grandfather.

The Lord Jesus Christ partook of flesh and blood to become eligible to redeem mankind back to God

He had to have the necessary qualifications.

1. He is related to mankind by birth.

2. He was willing to redeem.

3. He had the wherewithal to pay the redemption price.

4. He had the strength of will to carry out the act of redemption.

The Lord Jesus by His human birth and perfect sinless life has the right of redemption, as our Kinsman Redeemer.

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Let's look at Hebrews 9:12:

" Not with the blood of goats and calves, but [Christ] with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption."

Jesus Christ has already paid the price of our redemption at Calvary. The apostle Peter tells us in 1 Peter 1:18-21:

"(18) Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers,

(19) but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.

(20) He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you

(21) who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God."

The redemption price has been paid for all sinners who make a claim on Christ. Any sinner, through faith, has the right to claim redemption from the Lord Jesus Christ. Have you been redeemed by the precious blood of Christ? If you have been redeemed then your redemption has an eternal duration guaranteed by God Himself.

The Jews in Jesus' time were looking for a Redeemer; someone who could break the Roman hold over them and rule in pomp and majesty. They failed to recognise that Jesus of Nazareth was their Redeemer. They failed to recognise that the sins of the nation had to be atoned for and that meant the Redeemer had to die and shed His precious blood on their behalf. God's justice via the Law meant the redemption price had to be paid in blood! Let's look again at Hebrews 9:12: " Not with the blood of goats and calves, but [Christ] with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption."

Does it give you great comfort to know that when you receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour; that not only have you been saved with a great salvation, but you have been redeemed with an eternal redemption?

Can you redeem yourself? Certainly not! The Scriptures are clear on this point.

Psalms 49:7, 8, "None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him. For the redemption of their souls is costly..."

Psalms 30:9, "What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your truth?

The apostle Paul informs us in Romans 3:23, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." and again in Romans 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Eternal redemption and eternal life both are mine in Christ Jesus! Have you made these truths good to your soul?

Jon Peasey

Biblical Perspectives blog www.jon-peasey.blogspot.com

Ebooks author page https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/JRPeasey

[All Scriptures quoted are from the New King James version; unless otherwise noted. Words enclosed in [ ] are inserted for clarity. Words in bold type emphasise a point. You may notice some verses are quoted with ... at the beginning, ending or elsewhere in a verse. Only the relevant part or parts of the verse, that relate directly to the current subject matter is quoted.]

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