Held Captive

I Peter 1:18-19 says, “knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver and gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.” Before coming by faith to Jesus Christ, I was held captive by worldlyContinue reading “Held Captive”

One Mediator

News from sports, labor relations, and nations has made use aware of the function of a mediator. In these cases, two or more sides are brought together by the mediator because conflict has arisen to the extent that the sides cannot resolve the issues directly between themselves. The mediator works on behalf of both sidesContinue reading “One Mediator”

A Ransom Paid

Frequently, we hear of another person or persons taken hostage. The hostage is held for simple ransom or often for political reasons. The hostage takers demand money or some political action in exchange for the release of the hostage. The hostage is held with no freedom until the ransom is paid. I Peter 1:18-19 says,Continue reading “A Ransom Paid”