Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Christ, Creator and Redeemer

Through whom is redemption wrought? BR-ASI9 30.1

“But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.” Romans 5:8, 9. BR-ASI9 30.2

What scripture shows that the Creator is also the Redeemer? BR-ASI9 30.3

“But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and He that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art Mine.” Isaiah 43:1. BR-ASI9 30.4

In what scripture do we learn that Christ, the active agent in creation, is also the head of the church? BR-ASI9 30.5

“For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him: and He is before all things, and by Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things He might have the preeminence.” Colossians 1:16-18. BR-ASI9 30.6

What scripture plainly states that it is creative power which transforms the believer? BR-ASI9 30.7

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10. BR-ASI9 30.8

What prayer of David shows that he regarded redemption as a creative work? BR-ASI9 30.9

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10. BR-ASI9 30.10