We can’t understand the Bible without knowing the context of the WORDS.

In order to know what the words mean, we have to know what they MEANT.

1 Peter 1:18-19

“God paid a RANSOM” (NLT)

“You were REDEEMED” (NIV)

Three Primary Categories of Gospel Metaphors:

GUILT/Punishment

SHAME/Honor

FEAR/Rescue

Redemption refers to freeing somebody from what holds them CAPTIVE.

Ransom refers to the PRICE paid.

Romans 6:23

Hebrews 9:12

Jesus sets you free from what owns you.

Colossians 2:13-14

FORGIVENESS is a debt metaphor.

What do you OWE God?