The Redeemer
In the Old Testament, the Israelites sacrificed this in order for the blood to cover their sins, as instructed by God's law.
a spotless lamb
Through this person, all things would be reconciled to God.
Jesus
John 3:16 tells us that those who don't believe in Christ as their Savior will do this.
perish
To be right with God.
righteousness
The Redeemer is first mentioned in this book of the Bible.
Genesis (3:15)
The Redeemer must be truly _________ in order to be the perfect substitute for us.
human
Christ's death redeems not only humans, but this as well.
all of creation
Because of Adam (and Eve's) sin, God cursed _________________.
everything; all of creation
God promises this to those who turn from sin and put their faith in him alone.
SWORD DRILL
Colossians 1:21-22
TRUE or FALSE:
Jesus Christ was part God, part man
FALSE
Christ was fully God and fully man
TRUE or FALSE:
God needed to save us from our sin in order to be in relation with us again.
FALSE
God does not need us - he gave us a way to be rescued because he loves us.
TRUE or FALSE:
Everyone experiences the grace of God
TRUE
Everyone experiences God's grace, but not all will receive saving grace through faith
In order to be saved in Christ, you must first recognize your need for this.
a Savior
Paul tells us in Ephesians that we cannot do this because saving grace is a gift, not something we can earn.
boast; have pride in our works
The Redeemer lived this kind of life in order to be the right kind of payment for our sins.
blameless; perfect
When Jesus died on the cross he received the p_____________ we deserved.
punishment
Those who are not united to God through Christ will experience this after death.
eternal separation from God; hell
Once you recognize your need for a Savior, you must do these things regarding your sin.
repent of it and turn from it
we can then be free to walk in a manner worthy of the title "children of God", because we are no longer bound by the chains of sin
The four names of Jesus the Redeemer in Isaiah 9:6
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace
The Redeemer must have this nature in order to have the authority to forgive sin.
A Divine Nature - must be truly God.
Jesus achieved p_______ between humans and God by shedding his blood on the cross.
peace
The doctrine that God knew who would be saved and who would be lost before the beginning of time.
election; predestination
The God-given confidence that those who have saving faith in Christ will surely spend eternity with God.
assurance
According to Romans 5:17, those who have received grace and righteousness will reign in this, through Christ Jesus.
life