Part 11 of "J.C.", a sermon series on the teachings and story of Jesus Christ. John 19:30, Romans 5, Matt. 20:28, Col. 2:13-14, 2 Cor. 5:21, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 3:18, Galations 3:10-14 Consequences of Sin --Alienation from God-Bondage to Self / Slavery to Sin-Conflict with Others Christ our Redeemer-To redeem is to gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment. We must not spend time trying to finish what has already been finished on the cross. It cannot be improved upon.