Our Great Redeemer 2

Our Great Redeemer
Jesus as both our example and ransom:
First, Jesus is our example, 28a
Second, Jesus is our ransom, 28a
What we need to see concerning ransom:
#1: The definition of ransom
#2: The reason for ransom
#3: The extent of ransom
Two Schools:
School #1: Christ died and paid for the sins of the whole world
School #2: Christ died and paid for believers
Verses related to who Christ died and paid he penalty of sin for:
John 1:29; 1 John 2:2; John 8:24; 3:16; 10:11; 2 Cor 5:21; Gal 1:3-4;
Titus 2:14; 1 Cor 15:3; Rom 5:8; Gal 3:13; 1 Peter 2:24; Eph 5:25-27
Matt 26:28; Rev 7:9

Verses related to Christ’s death actual reconciling us to God, not simply making reconciliation possible:
1 Peter 3:18; Rom 5:10; Col 1:21-22

#4: The intension of ransom
If every person had the natural ability to choose salvation then:
A. God is not the determining cause of salvation
B. God is an awful failure
C. God is the author of only a possible salvation

Verses stating that Christ’s death made salvation certain for many:
1 Pet 3:18; Rom 5:10;Col 1:21-22;1 Pet 1:3-5