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Preaching the Gospel to yourself!

Imputation is SWEET!

“Fancy” Words that will change your life: Righteousness Justification Imputation vrs. Impartation Alien Righteousness Substitutionary Atonement Religiousity vrs. Gospelicity

Imputation is SWEET! But how does it help me deal with the guilt and shame of my past/current sins?

Defiled Dirty Shameful Stupid Guilty

Today’s Message – How has the Gospel Redeemed us?

The Background of Redemption

The Promise Given to Abraham

The Background of Redemption The Promise Given to Abraham Genesis 17:4-5 4 “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. 5 No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations.

The Background of Redemption The Promise Given to Abraham Genesis 17:4-5 4 “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. 5 No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. Genesis 15:13 Then the LORD said to him, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years …”

The Background of Redemption The Enslavement of Israel

The Background of Redemption The Enslavement of Israel Exodus 1: Now Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died, 7 but the Israelites were fruitful and multiplied greatly and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them. 8 Then a new king, who did not know about Joseph, came to power in Egypt. 9 Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become much too numerous for us. 10 Come, we must deal shrewdly with them or they will become even more numerous and, if war breaks out, will join our enemies, fight against us and leave the country.” 11 So they put slave masters over them to oppress them with forced labor…

The Background of Redemption The Exodus as an Ebeneezer

The Background of Redemption The Exodus as an Ebeneezer Psalm 77 1 I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. 2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands and my soul refused to be comforted. 3 I remembered you, O God, and I groaned; I mused, and my spirit grew faint. 4 You kept my eyes from closing; I was too troubled to speak. 5 I thought about the former days, the years of long ago; 6 I remembered my songs in the night.”

The Background of Redemption The Exodus as an Ebeneezer Psalm 77 My heart mused and my spirit inquired: 7 “Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again? 8 Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time? 9 Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has he in anger withheld his compassion?”

The Background of Redemption The Exodus as an Ebeneezer Psalm Then I thought, “To this I will appeal: the years of the right hand of the Most High.” 11 I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. 12 I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. 13 Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God?

The Background of Redemption The Exodus as an Ebeneezer Psalm You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples. 15 With your mighty arm you redeemed your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. 16 The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you and writhed; the very depths were convulsed. 17 The clouds poured down water, the skies resounded with thunder; your arrows flashed back and forth. 18 Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind, your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. 19 Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen. 20 You led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

The Background of Redemption The Coming Redeemer

The Background of Redemption The Coming Redeemer Isaiah 9:6-7 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.

The Background of Redemption YES!! Jesus is our Redeemer…

The Background of Redemption YES!! Jesus is our Redeemer… Luke 2: But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

The Background of Redemption YES!! Jesus is our Redeemer… But not how they expected

The Background of Redemption YES!! Jesus is our Redeemer… But not how they expected Luke 24:17b He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

The Background of Redemption YES!! Jesus is our Redeemer… But not how they expected Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Christ is our Savior!

What are the benefits of the redemption of Jesus?

Christ is our Savior! What are the benefits of the redemption of Jesus? 1. Jesus liberates us from the law

Christ is our Savior! What are the benefits of the redemption of Jesus? 1. Jesus liberates us from the law Galatians 3: All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” 11 Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.” 12 The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.” 13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” 14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.

Christ is Savior What are the benefits of the redemption of Jesus? 2. Jesus liberates us to be God’s son/daughter

Christ is Savior What are the benefits of the redemption of Jesus? 2. Jesus liberates us to be God’s son/daughter Galatians 4:3-5 3 So also, when we were children, we were in slavery under the basic principles of the world. 4 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, 5 to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.

Christ is Savior What are the benefits of the redemption of Jesus? 3. Jesus liberates us from emptiness

Christ is Savior What are the benefits of the redemption of Jesus? 3. Jesus liberates us from emptiness 1 Peter 1:18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.

Christ is Savior What are the benefits of the redemption of Jesus? 4. Jesus liberates us from the power of sin

Christ is Savior What are the benefits of the redemption of Jesus? 4. Jesus liberates us from the power of sin Titus 2: For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

Gospel Application

How do you need to preach the Gospel of Redemption to Yourself?