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Sham Redemption?
Christ's 'Church' is his by purchase.
There are some who say that 'all men' are Christ's by purchase.
But, beloved, you and I do not believe in a
'Sham' Redemption which does not redeem.
We do not believe in a 'Universal Redemption' which extends
even to those who were in hell before the Savior died, and
which includes the fallen angels, as well as unrepentant men.
We believe in an 'Effectual Redemption', and can never agree with
those who would teach us that Christ's blood was shed in vain.
The good Shepherd laid down his life for HIS SHEEP.
Christ loved HIS CHURCH, and gave himself for it.
He bought HIS OWN PEOPLE with his blood.
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