Focusing on Redemption

Colossians 1:12-14

Joyfully give thanks to God for rescuing and redeeming us through Jesus.

Four transactions God has completed for us through Jesus: 

   A. God has q_____________ us for heaven!  1:12


   B. God has r______________ us from darkness!  1:13a
        (see also Acts 26:18; 1 Thess. 1:10)

   C. God has r______________ us to Christ’s kingdom!  1:13b

   D. God has r________________ us from our sins!  1:14
        1. The reason for redemption: the _______, Ex. 6:6; Isa. 44:6.
        2. The ransom of redemption: the ______.
            (Mk. 10:45; 2 Cor. 5:21; Eph. 1:7; Titus 2:14; 1 Pet. 1:18-19)
        3. The results of redemption.
             a. A heavenly inheritance, Col 1:12; Eph. 4:30.
             b. A transfer of citizenship, Col. 1:13b.
             c. Forgiveness of sin, Col. 1:14.
        4. The response of redemption:
             a. A fully thankful life, Col. 1:12.
             b. A fully surrendered life, 1 Cor. 6:20.
             c. A fully worshipping life, Rev. 5:9.