works of mercy: ransom the captive by ric gustafson
In Luke chapter 4, Jesus proclaims that he has sent me to proclaim release to the captives. He was not talking about physical slavery but spiritual slavery. In I John 5, Satan is described as being the evil one. Jesus says that if we continue in his word, know the truth, the truth will make us free. He says in John 8 that if the Son makes us free, we will be free indeed. Jesus was talking about slavery to sin and all the evil in this world that goes with it. When we as captives to sin accept Jesus's ransom, we please Jesus and then we can spread the news of this ransom to others.
research help: ' The Work of Mercy' by Mark P Shea
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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