(Christ The Redeemer - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Boy, for Job being the oldest book in the Bible, Job really "saw the end from the beginning."
The Bible is filled with prophesy about future events. According to GotQuestions.org, 27% of scripture is about future events. Over half of these prophetic texts have been fulfilled. Books like Daniel, Ezekiel, and Revelation contain many prophecies. So, why do some churches not teach on these things?
Paul, to the church in Ephesus...
"I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God. ²⁸Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. ²⁹I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; ³⁰and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them. ³¹Therefore be alert." - Acts 20:27-31
Paul prophesied that there would be teachers who would not teach all of God's Word, in order to draw the flock after their own beliefs. This prophecy has been fulfilled multiple times. And is STILL being fulfilled.
But let's get back to the redeemer discussion. Just what is a redeemer, in a Biblical context? Specifically, what is the "Kinsman Redeemer" mentioned in the Book of Ruth?
"The kinsman-redeemer is a male relative who, according to various laws of the Pentateuch, had the privilege or responsibility to act on behalf of a relative who was in trouble, danger, or need. The Hebrew term (go el) for kinsman-redeemer designates one who delivers or rescues (Genesis 48:16; Exodus 6:6) or redeems property or person." - GotQuestions.org
Our Redeemer is Jesus. He has acted on behalf of all, taking the penalty for OUR sin upon Himself. But in order to receive the benefits of His sacrifice, we must repent of our sins and believe in Him. Jesus has redeemed us! Hallelujah!
Kinsman Redeemer - GotQuestions.org
I Know That My Redeemer Lives - ILP Music
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