Redemption Has Come

"Redemption Has Come" by Life.Church Worship is a powerful anthem that echoes the transformative power of God's love and the redemption we find in Jesus Christ. The song's lyrics resonate with several biblical passages, painting a vivid picture of our spiritual journey from darkness into light, from being lost to being found, and from death to life.

The first verse of the song speaks of our former state of being "homeless, locked up in darkness, longing for freedom, and lost in our ways." This mirrors the sentiment expressed in Ephesians 2:12, where Paul reminds us that we were once "without hope and without God in the world." But then, as the song continues, "the light came through, the glory of heaven, changing our story and breaking our chains." This is a beautiful reflection of Ephesians 2:4-5, where we are told, "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved."

The chorus of the song proclaims, "No longer orphans, adopted by blood. No longer prisoners, the battle is won. Sing hallelujah, redemption has come." This echoes Romans 8:15, where Paul writes, "The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, 'Abba, Father.'" The song's bridge also resonates with 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"

The song and these scriptures remind us of the transformative power of God's love and grace. They remind us that we are no longer lost, but found; no longer slaves, but free; no longer dead, but alive in Christ. They remind us that our redemption has come through Jesus, and Jesus alone.

As we reflect on these truths, let us ask ourselves: How does the reality of our redemption in Christ shape our daily lives? How does it influence our decisions, our relationships, our hopes, and our fears? How can we live in a way that reflects the transformative power of God's love and grace? Let us remember that we are no longer orphans or prisoners, but children of God, adopted by blood, and that our redemption has come through Jesus Christ. Let us live in the light of this truth, giving Him praise and lifting our voices in a song of hallelujah.