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\u201cBut now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.<\/strong>\u201d
Ephesians 2:13 <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In the book of Ruth, after reading about Ruth and Boaz, we\nsee the parallel to the redemption Jesus did for us on the cross. Ruth was\ndrawn to God and His people. She found out about a kinsman redeemer; Ruth was\nto go to him, uncover his feet, and lie down, and he would tell her what to do.\nThe same thing happens when we come to Christ. Notice the ones who came to\nJesus\u2019 feet and what He did for them. \u201cAnd great multitudes came unto him,\nhaving with them those that were<\/em> lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many\nothers, and cast them down at Jesus\u2019 feet; and he healed them<\/strong>\u201d (Matthew\n15:30). When they believed, they were not only healed but redeemed (saved).   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

God brings us to Him (sometimes through unusual circumstances):<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWherefore\nthe law was our schoolmaster to bring us<\/em> unto Christ, that we might be\njustified by faith<\/strong>\u201d (Galatians 3:24).\nThere is another verse to see. \u201c12. That at that time ye were without\nChrist, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the\ncovenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: 13. But now\nin Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ<\/strong>\u201d\n(Ephesians 2:12\u201313). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus is our Redeemer:<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe LORD\nredeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be\ndesolate<\/strong>\u201d (Psalm 34:22). There is another verse to see. \u201c13. Who hath\ndelivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us<\/em> into the\nkingdom of his dear Son: 14. In whom we have redemption through his blood, even<\/em>\nthe forgiveness of sins<\/strong>\u201d (Colossians 1:13\u201314).   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

God reveals the need for redemption, if only we will ask: <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c6. They\nthat trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their\nriches; 7. None of them<\/em> can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to\nGod a ransom for him: 8. (For the redemption of their soul is<\/em> precious,\nand it ceaseth for ever)<\/strong>\u201d (Psalm 49:6\u20138). See also the following. \u201cSeek\nye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near<\/strong>\u201d\n(Isaiah 55:6). There are more verses to see. \u201c8. But what saith it? The word\nis nigh thee, even<\/em> in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of\nfaith, which we preach; 9. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord\nJesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,\nthou shalt be saved. 10. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness;\nand with the mouth confession is made unto salvation<\/strong>\u201d (<\/strong>Romans 10:8\u201310).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

God reveals the price for redemption was paid by Jesus\u2019 death on the cross\nand we are then made His own: <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c18.\nForasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as<\/em>\nsilver and gold, from your vain conversation received<\/em> by tradition from\nyour fathers; 19. But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without\nblemish and without spot: 20. Who verily was foreordained before the foundation\nof the world, but was manifest in these last times for you<\/strong>\u201d (1 Peter 1:18\u201320). See also: \u201c8. But God commendeth\nhis love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9.\nMuch more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath\nthrough him. 10. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the\ndeath of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.\n11. And not only so<\/em>, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus\nChrist, by whom we have now received the atonement<\/strong>\u201d (Romans 5:8\u201311).   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why and what should we do<\/em>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c11. For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12. Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13. Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14. Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works<\/strong>\u201d (Titus 2:11\u201314). Then we are to show the world what Jesus can do for them. \u201cTo open their eyes, and<\/em> to turn them<\/em> from darkness to light, and from<\/em> the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me<\/strong>\u201d (Acts 26:18).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you believed in Jesus by faith, having then been redeemed, becoming a Christian?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to be Saved<\/a><\/blockquote>