The biblical concept of "Redemption of Time" refers to the Christian belief that time, which was affected by humanity's fall into sin, can be redeemed and used for God's purposes. According to Ephesians 5:16, Christians are called to "make the most of every opportunity" and "redeem the time" because the days are evil, emphasizing the importance of wise stewardship of time. As Psalms 90:12 reminds us, "teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom," highlighting the need for Christians to prioritize their time and use it in a way that honors God, as seen in Colossians 4:5, where believers are exhorted to "make the most of every opportunity" to share the gospel with others. By redeeming the time, Christians can bring glory to God and fulfill their purpose in His plan of salvation.
Hans R. Waldvogel emphasizes the urgency of being spiritually prepared for the unannounced return of Jesus, urging believers to redeem their time and live in constant fellowship with Him. He warns against the distractions of the world and the importance of keeping one's spiritual garments unspotted.
Watchman Nee emphasizes the profound truth that God can restore the years lost to regret and waste, as expressed in Joel 2:25. He encourages believers to release their lament over squandered time, reminding them that it is God who redeems and repurposes our past for His glory. Nee highlights that in
In this sermon, Mother Basilia Schlink talks about the experience of Canaan, the land where God dwelled and performed miracles in biblical times. She emphasizes that Canaan has become a reality today, where God continues to perform miracles through prayer and faith. Mother Basilia shares a personal
In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the significance of Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God who was sacrificed for the sins of humanity. He draws a parallel between the story of Abraham and Isaac, where God provided a lamb for sacrifice, and John the Baptist's proclamation that Jesus is the Lamb of
In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of catching a vision of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. This vision will ignite a lifelong zeal to make Jesus known. The speaker encourages the audience to turn their eyes upon Jesus and focus on his wonderful face, as this will cau
In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not taking the presence of Jesus for granted. He mentions that even though the Sunday morning gathering of Christians may not be seen as a time to preach the gospel of salvation, there have been instances where people have been saved during th
In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living by faith and surrendering everything to God. He references the Bible verse in 1 John 5 that states faith is the victory that overcomes the world. The preacher also highlights the need to surrender our ambitions, plans, and desires to G
In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the goodness of God and the importance of believing in His goodness. He shares the story of Polycarp, who served God for 86 years and testified that God had only done good to him. The speaker also discusses the concept of being born again and compares it to a f
In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of a millionaire living in a slum to illustrate how Jesus chose to live among us and teach us how to live with limited resources. The speaker emphasizes the importance of using our time wisely and not wasting it on useless activities like watching televis
In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of receiving a text message from his son with a Bible verse that he had been contemplating preaching on. He emphasizes the importance of speaking what God wants him to speak and choosing the timely passage for the congregation. The preacher d