Despair Relieved

At Galatians 3:13 Paul sets forth God's provision of the person and work of Christ as that which emancipates man from bondage to the penalty of sin and relieves his despair wrought by his situation before the Law. The background for the language of redemption is considered. The fundamental aspects conveyed by the language of redemption are identified. Finally the particular language pertinent to Galatians 3:13 is examined.