A “Redemption” for This World
Laning critiques the modern theological shift from emphasizing the redemption of the church to promoting the redemption of the world, arguing that Scripture defines redemption as Christ's payment to free the elect from bondage to sin rather than as social or systemic transformation. The article defends the classical Reformed understanding of redemption as accomplished through Christ's blood sacrifice and applied to a people called out from the world, distinguishing this from contemporary interpretations that blur the doctrine within broader liberation or social justice frameworks.
Redemption has been redefined by many. The true gospel is about the redemption of the church, but many today proclaim a redemption of this world. Not surprisingly, this shift from the redemption of the church to the redemption of this world would involve a change in what is meant by the term redemption. Therefore it is of utmost importance that we know what Scripture means by this term, and how it is being used very differently today by many who claim to be giving instruction in the truth of...
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