Redemption
“Redemption has a technical meaning relative to the freeing of slaves. Here, the bondage is to sins; the act of releasing is forgiveness; the price of redemption is blood—the human life of Christ given over to death for the sake of new life. This beginning of life in Christ is not merely legal, nor instantaneous, but living and dynamic.” (Orthodox Study Bible, Ephesians 1:7-8) “Forgiveness of sins follows redemption, for there would be no forgiveness of sin for anyone before
God's People
“God’s people are those who awaken to His presence, repent, and live as He wills. Such a change must occur deep within our hearts in answer to the Lord, regardless of whether we act as one person or as part of a couple or family. The path is the same for all who choose to abandon “the reasoning of their evil heart” (Jeremiah 3:17). In return God will give us shepherds to “shepherd [us] with knowledge” (Jeremiah 3:15) of the Way, the Truth and the Life.” (Dynamis 2/6/2019) “On