Christ Jesus, Who Gave Himself As A Ransom

Tucked into the first paragraph of I Timothy 2 is a marvelous description of what Jesus has done for us, "Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people."

The definition of "ransom" is "the price paid or demanded."

God demands a blood price be paid for sin.  In the old testament the Jews were required to make blood sacrifeces of their best livestock to atone for their transgressions. 

We have all sinned and deserve the punishment of Hell before a Holy and Just God. We would all get that punishment if it were not for Jesus.  He emptied Himself of  Divine power and lived a sinless life.
Yet, He loved us so much that He gave Himself as a "ransom" for us.  He gave His life...His blood...to satisfy the payment for our sin.

Do you feel like you have been set free from the grip of sin?  You have.  Jesus has set you free.
You are no longer a captive.  You are no longer bound...by sin and it's deadly grip.  Jesus has paid your ransom.  Live out this reality....You were bought with a price....Jesus life was given for you.