The cross of Jesus Christ is a symbol of substitution, where God's holy justice is satisfied through the sacrifice of His sinless Son. This vicarious suffering of the cross demonstrates God's love and desire to forgive sin and bring humanity to Himself. [... more]

God has made us ready for moments of doubt and temptation, and He is the redeemer who saves us from sin. The Bible teaches us about redemption and the importance of faith, and we see it in the lives of people like David and Peter. God's word is trustworthy, and He performs the counsel of His message, confirming the word of His servant and performing the counsel of His message. [... more]

God's word is a seed that can penetrate the hard hearts of people, but it's often trampled down by Satan's influence. Redemption is a personal relationship between God and man, where God saves man from sin. The identity crisis Satan pulls off is making people believe they can be other than who they are, but the Christian is supposed to tell the truth and identify with Christ. [... more]

God's plan for redemption has been on his calendar since creation, and it's not just for the Jewish people, but for all mankind. Through the prophet Isaiah, God reminds his people of their true identity as his servants, and that he has formed and shaped them for his purposes. The concept of redemption goes beyond just salvation, but also includes sanctification and glorification, where believers are set aside, developed into Christ-likeness, and ultimately purified from all sin. [... more]

Real forgiveness is the only answer to objective guilt, and it requires real repentance. God's promise of forgiveness is based on His integrity, not our feelings. The five R's of forgiveness are repentance, remission, restitution, reconciliation, and restoration, which are all essential for actual forgiveness and reconciliation with God and others. [... more]

God's love is a pursuing, unrelenting, unstoppable love that keeps going and pursuing even when we fail or rebel against Him. This love is not based on our worth or value but on God's character. We are called to respond to this love by following God and making a covenant with Him to follow Him into the future. [... more]