The Day of Redemption

[Mr. M]

The body begins the process of redemption at our conversion.

Romans 8:23 Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, 

even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption,

the redemption of our body. 

This is not the same as sanctification, but an integral part of the process.

1 Corinthians 1:30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom

from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.

Our bodies are being re-purposed to serve the Lord.

2 Timothy 2:

20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver,

but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. 

21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel

for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse

ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness

in the fear of God.

Titus 2:14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every

lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people,

zealous for good works.

Clearly a process that goes hand in hand with sanctification of the Spirit.

Ephesians 4:30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God,

by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 

Specifically, the sin nature, or the desires of the flesh are being put to death,

as the Spirit gives life to that same mortal body.

Edited April 14, 2024 by Mr. M

[Mr. M]

Colossians 1:

13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us 

into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 

14 in whom we have redemption through His blood,

the remission of sin.

The body of sin is immediately dead in Christ, the process of redemption

is to be alive in the Spirit. This is the resurrection power of the Spirit of holiness.

Romans 8:

10 And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin,

but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 

11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, 

He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal

bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.

Which culminates with the Lord's return.

Luke 21:28 Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift

up your heads, because your redemption draws near.

1 Corinthians 15:

53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal 

must put on immortality. 

54 So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal

has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is

written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”

Halleluyah!