Question 32

1. Is there a redemption wrought out for the people of God? Yes.

   “He sent redemption unto his people” Psalm 111:9

2. Is Christ the author of this redemption? Yes.

   “He obtained eternal redemption for us” Hebrews 9:12

3. Is his blood the price of it? Yes.

   “We are redeemed with the precious blood of Christ” 1 Peter 1:18–19

4. Do many expect redemption in another way? Yes.

   “Because I am innocent, surely his anger shall turn from me” Jeremiah 2:35

5. But is this the only way? Yes.

   “For other foundation can no man lay, than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ” 1 Corinthians 3:11

1. Do all partake of the redemption purchased by Christ? No.

   “Some have neither part nor lot in this matter” Acts 8:21

2. Do all partake of it who pretend to it? No.

   “Thou hast a name that thou livest and art dead” Revelation 3:1

3. Do all believers partake of it? Yes.

   “We are made partakers of Christ” Hebrews 3:14

4. Do such receive the Redeemer? Yes.

   “To as many as received him, gave he power to become the sons of God” John 1:12

5. Do they receive him in all his offices? Yes.

   “Ye have received Christ Jesus the Lord” Colossians 2:6

6. And do any receive this of themselves? No.

   “For a man can receive nothing, except it be given him from above” John 3:27

1. Is it necessary that redemption be applied to us? Yes.

   “Who of God is made unto us redemption” 1 Corinthians 1:30

2. Is this a great and effectual work? Yes.

   “For there is an exceeding greatness of power manifested to us-ward who believe” Ephesians 1:19

3. Is it a work within us? Yes.

   “’Tis Christ in us, the hope of glory” Colossians 1:27

4. Is it the work of the Spirit? Yes.

   “’Tis the Spirit that quickens” John 6:63

5. Is it wrought only upon the elect? Yes.

   “The election hath obtained it” Romans 11:7

6. And shall all those be partakers of this redemption to whom it is effectually applied? Yes.

   “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life” John 3:36

Benjamin Beddome (1717–1795), pastor at Bourton-on-the-Water. Verses from the King James Version.