The Great Scheme The Great Scheme of Redemptionof Redemption

IntroductionIntroductionWhat is the Scheme of What is the Scheme of

RedemptionRedemption

In order to understand fully and perfectly any one part or element of a system, it is necessary to have, in the first place, a general and comprehensive knowledge of the whole.

The Bible is a The Bible is a unitunit..

It’s primary, general and ultimate It’s primary, general and ultimate objective is to develop one great and objective is to develop one great and glorious System of Devine Wisdom (as glorious System of Devine Wisdom (as the Mystery revealed Eph. 3:10) to the Mystery revealed Eph. 3:10) to reveal justice, goodness, mercy, and reveal justice, goodness, mercy, and love through Jesus Christ for the love through Jesus Christ for the redemption of fallen man (Romans redemption of fallen man (Romans 5:12, 18-19; I Cor. 15:21)5:12, 18-19; I Cor. 15:21)

Romans 5: 12, 18-19

12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned—

18 Therefore, as through one man’s offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man’s righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life. 19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous.

21 For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead.

I Corinthians 15:21

The Bible is a The Bible is a unitunit..

It’s primary, general and ultimate objective is to It’s primary, general and ultimate objective is to develop one great and glorious System of develop one great and glorious System of Devine Wisdom (as the Mystery revealed Eph. Devine Wisdom (as the Mystery revealed Eph. 3:10) to reveal justice, goodness, mercy, and 3:10) to reveal justice, goodness, mercy, and love through Jesus Christ for the redemption of love through Jesus Christ for the redemption of fallen man (Romans 5:12, 18-19; I Cor. 15:21)fallen man (Romans 5:12, 18-19; I Cor. 15:21)

TheThe prophets prophets and the and the angelsangels knew in part but knew in part but did not have an understanding of the whole (I did not have an understanding of the whole (I Peter 1:10-12).Peter 1:10-12).

Definition Of A SchemeDefinition Of A Scheme

1.1. A scheme is a plan, program, purpose A scheme is a plan, program, purpose for attaining something.for attaining something.

2.2. Is this word used in the Bible?Is this word used in the Bible?

Is This Word Used In The Is This Word Used In The Bible?Bible?

Ephesians 4:14 Then we will no longer be Ephesians 4:14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. deceitful scheming. Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God so Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.schemes.Psalm 33:11The counsel of the Lord stands Psalm 33:11The counsel of the Lord stands forever, The plans of His heart to all generations.forever, The plans of His heart to all generations.

Definition Of RedemptionDefinition Of Redemption

1.1. To buy back.To buy back.

2.2. To set free by paying the ransom.To set free by paying the ransom.

3.3. To deliver from sin and its penalties, as To deliver from sin and its penalties, as by a sacrifice for the sinner.by a sacrifice for the sinner.

4.4. To make amends or atone for.To make amends or atone for.

Strong’s DictionaryStrong’s Dictionary

3084 3084 λυτροωλυτροω [ [lutroolutroo /loo· /loo·trotro·o/] ·o/] vv. . 11 to to release on receipt of ransom. release on receipt of ransom. 22 to redeem, to redeem, liberate by payment of ransom. 2a to liberate by payment of ransom. 2a to liberate. 2b to cause to be released to liberate. 2b to cause to be released to one’s self by payment of a ransom. 2c to one’s self by payment of a ransom. 2c to redeem. 2d to deliver: from evils of every redeem. 2d to deliver: from evils of every kind, internal and externalkind, internal and externalv v vv: verb: verb

Is The Word Used In The Bible?Is The Word Used In The Bible?

Luke 1:68 “Blessed is the Lord God of Luke 1:68 “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited and Israel, For He has visited and redeemedredeemed His His people,… people,… Luke 24:21 But we were hoping that it was Luke 24:21 But we were hoping that it was He who was going to He who was going to redeemredeem Israel. Indeed, Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened. these things happened. Galatians 3:13 Christ has Galatians 3:13 Christ has redeemedredeemed us from us from the curse of the law, having become a curse the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”),…who hangs on a tree”),…

Is The Word Used In The Bible?Is The Word Used In The Bible?

Galatians 4:5 to Galatians 4:5 to redeemredeem those who were under those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. sons.

Ephesians 5:16 Ephesians 5:16 redeeming the timeredeeming the time, because the , because the days are evil. days are evil.

Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward those Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, who are outside, redeeming the timeredeeming the time. .

Titus 2:14 who gave Himself for us, that He might Titus 2:14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeemredeem us from every lawless deed and purify us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.good works.

Is The Word Used In The Bible?Is The Word Used In The Bible?

1 Peter 1:18 knowing that you were not 1 Peter 1:18 knowing that you were not redeemedredeemed with corruptible things, like silver with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers,… by tradition from your fathers,…

Revelation 5:9 And they sang a new song, Revelation 5:9 And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, And to open its seals; For You were slain, And to open its seals; For You were slain, And have And have redeemedredeemed us to God by Your blood us to God by Your blood Out of every tribe and tongue and people and Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,…nation,…

Yes, We Can Know The PlanYes, We Can Know The PlanEphesians 3:1-11 The Mystery Revealed

3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles— 2 if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, 3 how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, 4 by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), 5 which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets: 6 that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel, 7 of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power.

8 To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to

make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages

has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ; 10 to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made

known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, 11 according to the

eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,

God’s Plan For Redeeming ManGod’s Plan For Redeeming ManEphesians 3:9-11 and to make all see what is Ephesians 3:9-11 and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus God who created all things through Jesus Christ; Christ; 10 to the intent that now the manifold wisdom 10 to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, heavenly places, 11 according to the eternal purpose which He 11 according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.

The Plan In The Beginning!!!The Plan In The Beginning!!!

God Has Always BeenGod Has Always Been

Psalm 90:2Psalm 90:2– ““Before the mountains were brought forth,Before the mountains were brought forth,

Or ever You had formed the earth and the Or ever You had formed the earth and the world, world, Even Even from everlasting to everlastingfrom everlasting to everlasting, , You You areare God God..

1 Timothy 1:171 Timothy 1:17– Now Now to the King to the King eternaleternal, immortal, invisible, , immortal, invisible,

to God who alone is wise, to God who alone is wise, bebe honor and glory honor and glory forever and ever. Amenforever and ever. Amen

His Knowledge/WisdomHis Knowledge/Wisdom

Acts 15:18Acts 15:18– ““Known to God from eternity are all His worksKnown to God from eternity are all His works””

Romans 16:27Romans 16:27– ““to God, to God, alone wisealone wise, , bebe glory through Jesus glory through Jesus

Christ forever.”Christ forever.”

His JusticeHis Justice

Psalm 89:14Psalm 89:14

– Righteousness and justice Righteousness and justice areare the the foundation of Your thronefoundation of Your throne; Mercy and ; Mercy and truth go before Your face.truth go before Your face.

His HolinessHis HolinessIsaiah 6:3Isaiah 6:3– And one cried to another and said: “And one cried to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy Holy, holy, holy isis the Lord the Lord

of hostsof hosts; The whole earth ; The whole earth isis full of His glory!” full of His glory!”

Revelation 4:8Revelation 4:8– TheThe four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of

eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying: “saying: “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God AlmightyHoly, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is , Who was and is and is to come!”and is to come!”

Revelation 15:3-4Revelation 15:3-4– They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the

song of the Lamb, saying: “Great and marvelous song of the Lamb, saying: “Great and marvelous areare Your Your works, Lord God Almighty! works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true Just and true areare Your ways, Your ways,O King of the saints! 4 Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and O King of the saints! 4 Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? glorify Your name? For For YouYou alone alone areare holy holy. For all nations . For all nations shall come and worship before You, For Your judgments shall come and worship before You, For Your judgments have been manifested.”have been manifested.”

His GoodnessHis Goodness

Matthew 19:17Matthew 19:17– So He said to him, “Why do you call Me So He said to him, “Why do you call Me

good? good? No one No one isis good but One, good but One, that is,that is, GodGod. But if you want to enter into life, keep . But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.” the commandments.”

Psalm 145:9Psalm 145:9

The Lord The Lord isis good to all, And His tender good to all, And His tender mercies mercies areare over all His works. over all His works.

Ephesians 1:3-5 New King James Version (NKJV)

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,

Perfect Purpose of GodPerfect Purpose of God

Ephesians 1:7-11 New King James Version (NKJV)

7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace 8 which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence, 9 having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself, 10 that in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth—in Him. 11 In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will,

Ephesians 3:8-11 New King James Version (NKJV)

8 To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ; 10 to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, 11 according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,

1 Corinthians 2:6-8 New King James Version (NKJV)

6 However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, 8 which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

1 Peter 1:18-20 New King James Version (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. 20 He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you

Titus 1:2 New King James Version (NKJV)

2 in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began,

Romans 16:25 New King James Version (NKJV)

25 Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began

Colossians 1:19-22 New King James Version (NKJV)

19 For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, 20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.21 And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled 22 in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight—

Through the blood of Christ we are made PERFECT!

1 Peter 1:10-12 New King James Version (NKJV)

10 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, 11 searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. 12 To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into.

Deuteronomy 29:29 New King James Version (NKJV)

29 “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.