43 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).
God’s redemption of us is personal. He calls individuals and nations by name. This is very significant. God is not an impersonal unmoved-mover, but rather a personal, sovereign, gracious and holy God. The personal nature of God, in relationship, is the outline of the everlasting covenant. God shall be our God and we shall be His people. There is therefore a transaction that occurs between the Creator and the created that allows the created to be in God’s presence. This transaction means that we were literally paid for by God and therefore we are His. We know from the Gospels that it is God Himself in the person and work of Jesus Christ that paid the price of our redemption.
God’s redemption of us is personal. He calls individuals and nations by name. This is very significant. God is not an impersonal unmoved-mover, but rather a personal, sovereign, gracious and holy God. The personal nature of God, in relationship, is the outline of the everlasting covenant. God shall be our God and we shall be His people. There is therefore a transaction that occurs between the Creator and the created that allows the created to be in God’s presence. This transaction means that we were literally paid for by God and therefore we are His. We know from the Gospels that it is God Himself in the person and work of Jesus Christ that paid the price of our redemption.
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