FROM DEATH: not from bodily death, for even the Christian must die; but
from the fear of bodily death; [Phil. 1:23, I Cor. 15:55, 57] from
spiritual death; [Eph. 2:6] and from everlasting death. [John 3:16]

AND FROM THE POWER OF THE DEVIL. [I John 3:8+] On account of my sins, I
was in Satan's power. But Christ has freed me. Since He has paid the
penalty for my sins, Satan no longer has any claim upon me, and can no
longer harm me. [John 10:27-28] He still tempts me to sin; but Christ
gives me grace to resist. He still accuses me before God on account of
my sins; but Christ shields me against Satan's accusations by the
satisfaction which He, my Saviour, has made for all my sins. [I John
2:1]

III. HOW HE HAS REDEEMED ME.

NOT WITH SILVER AND GOLD; [I Pet. 1:18, 19+] for no material wealth
could purchase freedom from spiritual slavery and death. Nor has He
redeemed me merely by becoming my great teacher and example; for this
would not take away my guilt;

BUT WITH HIS HOLY AND PRECIOUS BLOOD. [I John 1:7+] His blood was the
price which Christ paid for my ransom. It was holy, because He was holy;
and precious, because He was the Son of God. The shedding of Christ's
blood for my sins was the only way in which I could be redeemed; for
without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins. [Heb.
9:22]

AND WITH HIS INNOCENT SUFFERINGS [I Pet. 3:18+] AND DEATH. [Rom. 5:7-8+]
Christ suffered and died, not for any sins of His own, but for _my_
sins. He was innocent and had no sin at all. But He voluntarily bore the