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No. 001 · Redeemed by Jesus ChristJohannesburg · 28 April 2026
A weathered, bearded believer sits at a candlelit table with an open Bible and two lanterns, a cross on the hill behind him at sunset.

Redeemed by Jesus Christ

Living and being shaped into the image of Christ

“Let the redeemed by the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from the hand of the adversary.”Psalm 107:2

Redemption is not just a theological concept — it is the heartbeat of our new identity in Christ. These are four vital movements in the redeemed life.

Redeemed by Jesus Christ

Redemption means we have been bought back from slavery to sin. The currency was His blood, shed at the cross. This is the foundation: we belong to Him, not to the enemy.

Reconciled to God our Father

Through Christ, the barrier of sin is removed. We are no longer estranged children but restored sons and daughters. Reconciliation is not only peace with God — it is relationship restored, intimacy regained, a new creation.

Living the New Life

Redemption is not static; it births transformation. We are called to walk in newness of life, leaving behind the old patterns and embracing the Spirit-led journey. This is where discipleship takes root — daily choices that reflect Christ’s life in us.

Shaped into His Image

The word ‘forged’ speaks of fire, pressure, and shaping. Just as metal is hammered into strength, so our lives are refined through trials and obedience. The goal is not survival but likeness — being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.

Teaching Point

Redemption is both event and process. The event: Christ has redeemed us once for all. The process: we are being reconciled, renewed, and forged into His likeness.

To “say so,” as Psalm 107:2 commands, is to testify — not only with words, but with lives that visibly bear the mark of Christ’s redemption.