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Study 13 of 19

Christ, Our Redeemer

Christ’s finished work is the foundation; the Spirit builds the believing life upon it.

Hands-free narration of this study — good for the car.

Synopsis

In chapter 13, Sequeira examines christ, our redeemer within the larger question of Christ’s humanity and the everlasting gospel. Jesus Christ and the redemption accomplished in His saving history. The Spirit applies and manifests Christ’s salvation in believers rather than creating a competing foundation. It makes changing spiritual experience the basis of acceptance with God. His union with humanity and His obedient, sacrificial saving work. The study invites the reader to test the author’s argument with Scripture and apply it without losing either Christ’s sinlessness or the priority of grace.

Key points

  • Jesus Christ and the redemption accomplished in His saving history.
  • The Spirit applies and manifests Christ’s salvation in believers rather than creating a competing foundation.
  • It makes changing spiritual experience the basis of acceptance with God.
  • His union with humanity and His obedient, sacrificial saving work.
  • True experience directs attention to Christ, not to spiritual pride.
  • Receive it by faith and allow the Spirit to build a life of obedience and love.

Key texts

  • 1 Corinthians 3:11–14
  • John 16:13–14
  • Romans 5:18–19

Chapter reading

Chapter 13 · Read this chapter

    Put it into practice

    • Read chapter 13 before answering and compare the argument with 1 Corinthians 3:11–14.
    • Write your own explanation before revealing the model answer.
    • Discuss one practical implication with your study group and pray for a Christ-centered response.
    1. Comprehension

      1. What foundation does this chapter say has already been laid?

    2. Doctrinal Clarity

      2. How does the Spirit’s work relate to Christ’s accomplished redemption?

    3. Contrast

      3. Why is confusing the foundation with the building dangerous?

    4. Comprehension

      4. What qualifies Christ to redeem rather than merely advise humanity?

    5. Doctrinal Clarity

      5. What does the Spirit’s glorifying Christ teach about Christian experience?

    6. Application

      6. How should a believer respond to the completed work of the Redeemer?

    7. Scripture

      7. Read 1 Corinthians 3:11–14. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on christ, our redeemer? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    8. Scripture

      8. Read John 16:13–14. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on christ, our redeemer? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    9. Scripture

      9. Read Romans 5:18–19. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on christ, our redeemer? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    10. Application

      10. How would you explain this truth to a discouraged church member: Jesus Christ and the redemption accomplished in His saving history.?

    11. Application

      11. What mistaken conclusion should you avoid when applying this chapter’s teaching: True experience directs attention to Christ, not to spiritual pride.?

    12. Application

      12. Name one change in your prayer, Bible study, or ministry that follows from this principle: Receive it by faith and allow the Spirit to build a life of obedience and love.