Quotes about Redemption

The law perfected nothing, but a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God. Hebrews 7:19

He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:10—12)

If we offer what we've experienced to Him, in all its horror and ugliness, and receive His offer to redeem all that occurred, He will bring fruit from it. This has been the single most healing aspect of my recovery from childhood victimization. This is my prayer for that precious little girl. And my prayer for you, too, if you've experienced something similar.

When we paint the picture of our salvation for others to see, we may use different colors, textures, and shapes on the edges of the parchment. But in the center can only be a cross. Anything else cheapens grace and cheats the believer.

What should we say then? Should we continue in sin in order that grace may multiply? Romans 6:1

Know the Messiah's love that surpasses knowledge, so you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:19

He adds: "I will never again remember their sins and their lawless acts." Hebrews 10:17

We must not be defined by anything that has happened to us or anything we have done. We are defined by who we are in Christ.

How like Jesus to start stitching a heart back together even as the knife was tearing it apart.

The thought of the future of the unredeemed makes me shiver. I have no desire for anyone to go there. Not even the vilest sinner. I pray for all to repent! If God was willing to save me, He is willing to save anyone who asks. He does not want "anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance" (2 Pet. 3:9).

We are His creation—created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10

No condemnation now exists for those in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1