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In Christian theology, redemption (Ancient Greek: Ἀπολύτρωσις, apolutrosis) refers to the deliverance of Christians from sin and its consequences. [1] Christians believe that all people are born into a state of sin and separation from God, and that redemption is a necessary part of salvation in order to obtain eternal life. [2]
Redemptive suffering is the Christian belief that human suffering, when accepted and offered up in union with the Passion of Jesus, can remit the just punishment for one's sins or for the sins of another, or for the other physical or spiritual needs of oneself or another.
Salvation (from Latin: salvatio, from salva, 'safe, saved') is the state of being saved or protected from harm or a dire situation. [1] In religion and theology, salvation generally refers to the deliverance of the soul from sin and its consequences.
Christian theology sometimes refers to Jesus using the title Redeemer or Saviour.This refererences the salvation he accomplished, and is based on the metaphor of redemption, or "buying back".
Redemption promoters allege that a secret fund is created for every citizen at birth and that a procedure exists to "redeem" or reclaim this fund to pay bills. Common redemption schemes include acceptance for value ( A4V ), Treasury Direct Accounts (TDA) and secured party creditor "kits," collections of pseudolegal tactics sold to participants ...
The father [8] of the child must "redeem" the child from a known kohen [9] representing the original Temple priesthood, for the sum of five silver shekels, [7] or equivalent in country's currency (if it has silver currency of the correct weight). This redemption ceremony is performed when at least thirty days have passed since the child's birth.
Redemption, a 1990 novel by Tariq Ali; Redemption (Angel novel), a 2000 novel by Mel Odom; Redemption, a 1999 novel by Howard Fast; Redemption, a 1995 novel by Leon Uris; The Redemption, a 1936 novel by F. J. Thwaites
The firstborn or firstborn son (Hebrew בְּכוֹר bəḵōr) is an important concept in Judaism.The role of firstborn son carries significance in the redemption of the first-born son, in the allocation of a double portion of the inheritance, and in the prophetic application of "firstborn" to the nation of Israel.