Renewing Your Mind Christ Our Ransom
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Apr 1, 2026 
R.C. Sproul, Reformed pastor and founder of Ligonier Ministries, guides a clear lecture on Christ's ransom and atonement. He explores the meaning of ransom, ancient practices, and who receives the payment. He contrasts Christus Victor ideas with substitution and satisfaction, and explains expiation, propitiation, and salvation as deliverance from God’s wrath.
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Jesus Defined His Mission As Ransom And Service
- Jesus framed his mission as service and ransom, saying he came not to be served but to give his life as a ransom for many.
- R.C. Sproul highlights Mark 10:45 to show Jesus' self-understanding centers on substitutionary redemptive action.
Ransom Rooted In Greek Verb For Setting Free
- The Greek root for ransom (lutron) links to the verb meaning to loose or set free, framing redemption as liberating captives.
- Sproul connects linguistic roots to biblical imagery: ransom, release from bondage, and the Exodus theme of redemption.
Ransom Imagery Means Captor Sets The Price
- Ancient ransom imagery includes purchase of slaves or hostages and implies the captor sets the price; the payer must decide the value of redemption.
- Sproul uses kidnapping and slave examples to clarify who names the ransom and who must be willing to pay it.
