1 Peter 1:18-19 (NKJV) 18 knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.
In keeping with the devotional from Monday, which discussed being born again, let’s talk more today about salvation in Christ.
While the scripture above never specifically mentions salvation or being born again, Peter is speaking to those who have already been born again, set free from their sinful former selves through the blood of Christ.
What he is telling them is very important for all of us to understand. Let’s take a look.
First, they (we) were not redeemed (set free from sin and tradition) by corruptible (tangible, material) things.
Their (our) freedom from sin was not bought with gold, silver or other material items. It was, instead, bought and paid for by the blood of Christ. It is a spiritual redemption, not a physical redemption.
The application of His blood to our lives on a personal level breaks the chains of sin in our lives, setting us free.
This is a perfect parallel illustration of being set free from slavery in the natural.
Slaves in the days when Peter wrote this book could be redeemed (set free from slavery to another human being) by way of payment of silver or gold to their master.
That single payment bought them their freedom, allowing them to live the rest of their lives as free men and women.
Likewise, the blood of Christ, if personally applied to our lives, sets us free from the bonds of sin.
In the case of a human slave, the payment for their freedom is made with corruptible (imperfect), tangible things.
In the case of redemption in Christ, His precious blood frees us with perfection because Jesus was without spot or blemish (without sin).
This was/is the only way that we could ever be bought (redeemed) from the chains of our sin. And because of Christ’s perfection, His blood over our lives has made us clean and holy before God.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
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Hampstead, NC 28443
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I wanted to say that this is the most well written clarifying passage that you have ever written and I have been with you guys for over five years. It explains history, explains the terms and how they relate to history and our selves, God, and sin. Thank you for your continued good works. God bless you, Julie
Thank you, Julie. We appreciate your encouraging words, and we’re glad to know that you enjoy the work we do 🙏❤️