You have been redeemed and forgiven of all your sins - Colossians 1:14

The context of redemption

Old Testament times

In the Old Testament the Hebrew word pädäh, meaning "to deliver" or "to sever" is translated as redemption. Throughout the history of the Israelites God reminded them that they belonged to Him because He had redeemed them and had provided them with the land of Canaan.

Identity Theft

You hear a lot in the news about identity theft.

You might think it’s a pretty new phenomena particularly with the rise in the use of the internet.

But for Christians, particularly Christians in the west it’s been going on for some time.