The Ransom-God's Greatest Gift

Conclusion of WHAT IS THE RANSOM?

Clearly, then, when Adam disobeyed God and was condemned to death, he paid a very high price. His sin cost him his perfect human life with all its blessings.  (Genesis 3:17-19) Sadly, Adam lost this precious life not only for himself but also for his future offspring.  God's Word says:  "Through one man [Adam] sin entered into the world and death brought sin, and thus death spread to all men because they had all sinned."  (Romans 5:12)   Yes, all of us have inherited sin from Adam.  Hence, the Bible says that he "sold" himself and his offspring into slavery to sin and death.  (Romans 7:14) There was no hope for Adam or Eve because they willingly chose to disobey God.  But what about their offspring, including us?

Jehovah came to mankind's rescue by means of the ransom. What is a ransom?  The idea of a ransom basically involves two things.  First, a ransom is the price paid to bring about a release or to buy something back. It might be compared to the price for the release of a prisoner of war.  Second, a ransom is the price that covers, or pays, the cost of something. It is similar to the price paid if a person causes and accident, he would have to pay an amount that fully corresponds to, or equals, the value of what was damaged.  

How would it be possible to cover the enormous loss that Adam inflicted on all of us and to release us from slaver to sin and death?  Let us consider the ransom that Jehovah provided and what this can mean for you.

Next time: The Ransom-God's Greatest Gift/ HOW JEHOVAH PROVIDED THE RANSOM

From the book: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REALLY TEACH?