In Christian theology, redemption is a metaphor for what is achieved through the atonement; therefore, there is a metaphorical sense in which the death of Jesus pays the price of a ransom, releasing Christians from bondage to sin and death.
The right of redemption gives mortgagors the opportunity to reclaim their property and stop a foreclosure sale from happening, or, in some cases, even repurchase their property after a sale has occurred.
A redeeming characteristic is one that counteracts or corrects something negative. If you can only think of one good thing about your next door neighbor, for example, that one thing is her redeeming quality. Your grandpa may be a difficult person who constantly criticizes you and complains about life.
We must fully recognize that we've done wrong; fully accept responsibility for having done it; determine never to do it again; apologize to those we've done it to (if appropriate); and resolve to aim at improving ourselves in the general direction of good.
Redemption is the buying back of something. You might try for redemption by attempting to buy back a bike you sold, or you might attempt to buy back your soul after you steal someone else's bike.
: to get or win back. : to free from what distresses or harms: such as. : to free from captivity by payment of ransom. : to extricate from or help to overcome something detrimental. : to release from blame or debt : clear.
A redemption sequence is a particular narrative form that appears in some accounts of significant scenes in a person's life story. In a redemption sequence, a demonstrably “bad” or emotionally negative event or circumstance leads to a demonstrably “good” or emotionally positive outcome.
Even in the sinful disobedience of man, God gave us a promise in Genesis 3:15. It is His promise to defeat the enemy of God and set His children free, to have a good life in this world and spend eternity in Heaven.
His mission is to save us from our sins and to restore his good creation which had been marred by sin.
You may be familiar with an understanding of the Bible referred to as the progress of redemption, or the unfold- ing of God's redemptive plan. In this understanding, the progress of redemption is revealed in four acts: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration.
Through His Atonement, Jesus Christ redeemed all mankind from physical death. He also redeems the repentant from sin. We believe in the Lord Jesus and in his divine, saving mission into the world, and in the redemption, the marvelous, glorious redemption, that he wrought for the salvation of men.
On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to redemption, such as: amends, atonement, compensation, expiation, penance, and recompense.
This is why God has redeemed us: God redeemed us to make us God in life and nature so that He can have the Body of Christ which consummates in the New Jerusalem as God's enlargement, His expression for eternity. In Christ we have redemption, the forgiveness of offenses (Eph.
Faith and Redemption is a Christian game where players gain followers throughout their epic journey from the Garden of Eden to Judgment Day. As players gain followers, they are granted prayers and miracles that help them overcome the ever-present temptation of sin.
Traditionally redemption is a moral concept. It is the making up for failings. We make mistakes, we may do wrong, we feel guilty and we seek redemption. We can do that by fixing what was broken, by seeking forgiveness, or simply by acknowledging what went wrong and expressing regret.
The six stages of faith are 1) The Recognition of God, 2) The Life of Discipleship, 3) The Productive Life, 4) The Journey Inward, 5) The Journey Outward, and 6) The Life of Love.
A culture that is not just focused on denouncing real or perceived evils, but a culture that invites people into repentance and the merciful love of Jesus.
Redemption strategies allow you to model the redemption of assets from an account, annuity, or trust at a given rate over a specified time frame.
The chief effects of the Redemption are two: The satisfaction of God's justice by Christ's sufferings and death, and the gaining of grace for men.
Redemption value is the price at which the issuing company may choose to repurchase a security before its maturity date. A bond is purchased "at a discount" if its redemption value exceeds its purchase price. It is purchased "at a premium" if its purchase price exceeds its redemption value.