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Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Sanchez01: 8:26am On Jan 17, 2016 |
It's quite funny this topic is coming at this time. However, I believe it is never too late to set right the wrong, particularly a question many people ask without realising the intent. The desire to refer to The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) members as "REDEEMERS" is one that is not only wrong but could be seen as a "sin" in a way. Perhaps the coinage is borne out of the 'automatic' "er" that is added to someone's belief, part of an organization or a movement. For example, a registered, frequent user of Nairaland is known with a name by adding adding the suffix "+er" to realise "Nairalander". This same method should not be used for believers who are part of the RCCG and should in no way be referred to as 'Redeemers". ARE YOU A REDEEMER? I have heard people ask me this particular question for well over 10 years now, and it seems the more I try to correct the notion that a human cannot be termed a redeemer (from Christian's perspective), the more people don't seem to understand. I am a redeemed; someone that has been saved. This explains the "Redeemed" in the denomination's name. WHO IS A REDEEMER? AS FAR AS CHRISTIANITY IS CONCERNED, Jesus is referred to as THE Redeemer. This refers to the salvation he is believed to have accomplished, and is based on the metaphor of redemption, or "buying back". Although the Gospels do not use the title "Redeemer", the word "redemption" is used in several of Paul's letters. The English word redemption means 'repurchase' or 'buy back', and in the Old Testament referred to the ransom of slaves (Exodus 21: ![]() While a member of Four Square Gospel Church could be called "Foursquarian" comfortably, and a member of Winners Chapel could be referred to as a "Winner" (who isn't? ![]() Cc OAM4J Lalasticlala 2 Likes |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Bayusity(m): 8:32am On Jan 17, 2016 |
Absolutely right |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Mhizkel(f): 9:08am On Jan 17, 2016 |
I'm a Redeemite, and Jesus is my Redeemer ![]() |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Nobody: 9:09am On Jan 17, 2016 |
Mind them not... Nigerian Christianity... |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Nobody: 9:14am On Jan 17, 2016 |
Mhizkel:go church |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by ADENIKETINA2015(f): 9:28am On Jan 17, 2016 |
I've tried so many times to correct my aunt who's a member but to no avail. She keeps saying she's a redeemer cos of the usual suffix "er" added to a name to make it yours. Jesus is the only Redeemer meaning saviour While we are the redeemed(the saved) Happy Sunday y'all |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Mhizkel(f): 9:29am On Jan 17, 2016 |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Nobody: 9:31am On Jan 17, 2016 |
Mhizkel:pray for me ![]() |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Mhizkel(f): 9:35am On Jan 17, 2016 |
STFUareyouGod:Ofcourse I will ![]() |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Nobody: 9:40am On Jan 17, 2016 |
I'm a redeemee. Jesus is my redeemer |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Nobody: 9:44am On Jan 17, 2016 |
Mhizkel:I trust you ![]() |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Nobody: 10:31am On Jan 17, 2016 |
Yes op ur right it is a sin I remember a song my mum used to make us sing ( i know my redeemer livett or something like that) thats referring to God / jesus so mare humans calling themselves that cause its a church name is wrong ... But im sure tb josh would differ ![]() |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by akinvest(m): 10:46am On Jan 17, 2016 |
Noted. |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Nobody: 12:17pm On Jan 17, 2016 |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by superior1: 12:21pm On Jan 17, 2016 |
Are you redeemed sounds better to me |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Mhizkel(f): 12:57pm On Jan 17, 2016 |
darkenedrebel:That's what it is ![]() |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Nobody: 1:04pm On Jan 17, 2016 |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Mhizkel(f): 1:06pm On Jan 17, 2016 |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Nobody: 1:19pm On Jan 17, 2016 |
Re: Wrong Question: Are You A "Redeemer"? by Mhizkel(f): 1:26pm On Jan 17, 2016 |
darkenedrebel:Not true ![]() |
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