2819 Church I Am Redeemed | Ephesians 1:3-7 | Arik Hayes
Aug 27, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Elder Arik Hayes, a leader at 2819 Church, delves into Ephesians 1:3-7, illuminating the profound themes of redemption and sacrifice. He creatively employs a film metaphor to convey the significance of spiritual rebirth. Hayes emphasizes how Christ’s love frees us from sin, underscoring the core idea that redemption comes by grace. The conversation explores the pivotal role of community, prayer, and the shared celebration of baptism, tying together the powerful message of belonging and worth in faith.
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Life Exchanged For Freedom
- Arik Hayes retells the movie Man on Fire as a parallel to Christ’s ransom, describing Creasy exchanging his life to free a kidnapped girl.
- He uses the bridge scene to illustrate that somebody paid the price so others can be free.
Chosen Before Foundation Of The World
- Arik explains Ephesians 1:3–7 revealing redemption as a planned act of God before creation and a gift, not earned.
- He emphasizes that salvation and adoption stem from God's will, not human effort.
Redemption Paid By Christ's Life
- Hayes defines redemption as paid by Christ's blood and life, removing sin's penalty and power.
- He links Christ's sacrificial love to marital imagery: Christ laid down his life for the church.
