Lesson 20 July 21, 2002

#1. agorazw, to buy in the market; agora the market place

- This was the common commercial term for making purchases and for the place they were made, the market.

#2. exagorazw to buy out of the slave market; when purchased never to be exposed to being sold again. Gal 3:13; 4:5

- speaks of the finality of the work of redemption!

#3. [Rom 3:24] > lutrow apolutrwsij; basic to loose, to set free by paying a price;

- basic idea of this word group is to release, to deliver;

- Our word here puts the emphasis on the fact of or the reality of the release, the deliverance from slavery;

Observations on the use of apolutrwsij by Paul and its importance!

1. It is grounded solely in Christ, NO ONE else! Rom 3:24-25

2. Redemption is based so completely in Christ that the NT states it this way; not that He redeems only, but that He is redemption! 1 Cor 1:30

3. It is grounded specifically in His cross work! Eph 1:7

- This phrase stating the agency of redemption makes it perfectly clear that it is His work, not our merit that is in view!

- Without redemption we are unpardoned and still under wrath!

4. Redemption and release in Christ also has a future aspect! Eph 4:30; Rom 8:23

- There is a release from something that hasn't occurred as yet!

5. What is the impact of redemption in the life of the believer? Titus 2:14;

6. Complete success of this release is certain, it is guaranteed!

And its by grace! Eph 1:14 [this also is a future aspect]