Redemption
Rev. Joseph Holstege clarifies the theological meaning of redemption by examining its use in Old Testament law, particularly the redemption of firstborn sons and family land inheritance. By grounding the concept in biblical typology and Hebrew practice, he corrects popular misunderstandings and establishes redemption as a payment or ransom that prefigures Christ's redemptive work. This article demonstrates how careful exegesis of Old Testament redemptive laws illuminates the doctrine of justification and Christ's atoning sacrifice.
Rev. Joseph Holstege, pastor of Zion PRC in Jenison, Michigan It may be one of the most misused words in the English language. An athlete has an amazing comeback, though everyone said his sporting days were over. A singer comes out with a new hit single, long after she was written off as old news. A CEO climbs back to the top after suffering a setback. And the news headlines flash -- so-and-so has 'redeemed' himself! So goes the legacy of a foundational concept in the Christian faith when it is...
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