Do you know the story of redemption? Whether you do or don’t, take a moment to read a refresher of what Jesus did for you thousands of years ago. He is called “Worthy” for a reason. Let’s recount the story of redemption and why Jesus is Worthy.
CREATION
The Gospel begins with a Creator who made everything good. Genesis 1:31 says, “And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.“ Humanity was created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), designed for relationship with Him, to live in perfect peace and joy under His rule.
FALL
But that peace was shattered. In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve disobeyed God, bringing sin and death into the world. Romans 5:12 explains, “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned.“ Sin separated humanity from God, and no amount of effort or goodness could bridge the gap. Humanity was destined for death with no way out of it.
REDEMPTION
Yet, even in humanity’s rebellion, God’s plan of rescue was already unfolding. From the earliest pages of Scripture, God promised a Savior–someone to come and save God’s people from death and persecution. Isaiah 53:5 says, “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”
That Savior is Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who entered the world not as a distant deity, but as a humble man (John 1:14). He lived a perfect life, free from sin (Hebrews 4:15), and willingly took the penalty for sin upon Himself. Romans 6:23 tells us, “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.“
On Good Friday, Jesus was crucified—nailed to a cross, mocked, and abandoned. But it was not a defeat. It was the fulfillment of God’s rescue plan. As Jesus died, He cried out, “It is finished” (John 19:30). The debt of sin was paid in full.
And then, three days later, He rose. The resurrection of Jesus is not just a historical event; it is the cornerstone of hope. 1 Corinthians 15:17 says, “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.“ But Christ has been raised. Death has been defeated. Redemption is now available to all who believe and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (Romans 10:9-11).
Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.“
This is the heart of the Gospel: Jesus lived the life we couldn’t live, died the death we deserved, and rose again so we could be restored and have a personal relationship with God.
Don’t just hear the story; step into it. Redemption isn’t for the perfect. It’s for the broken, the searching, the sinner. It’s for you.
