“Who gave himself a RANSOM for all, to be testified in due time.” — 1 Timothy 2:6
- Ransom
- Derived from the Greek word “antilutron,” meaning a procuring price paid instead of others.
- Sin-Answering Ransom
- “Gave himself for our sins” — Galatians 1:4: Jesus paid the price for our sins.
- Sinner-Answering Ransom
- “Gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity” — Titus 2:14: He redeemed us from our wrongdoing.
- God-Man Ransom
- “Who gave himself a ransom for all” — 1 Timothy 2:6: His sacrifice is for all humanity.
- Love-Provided Ransom
- “He gave his only begotten Son” — John 3:16: His sacrifice is rooted in divine love.
- Life-Substituted Ransom
- “Gave His life a ransom for many” — Matthew 20:28: His life was given in exchange for many.
- Grace-Given Ransom
- “Bread that I will give is my flesh” — John 6:51: His sacrifice is a gift of grace.
- Grateful-Remembered Ransom
- “This is my body given for you: this do in remembrance of me” — A reminder of His sacrifice during communion.
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