Part 3 in the series “Precious is the Blood”

1 Corinthians 6:20 tells us, “For you were bought at a price…”

The Greek word translated bought actually means “to be in the market place.” But we weren’t in the market because we were doing the shopping; we were in the market because we were the merchandise. We were on the auction block as slaves – slaves of sin.

John 8:34  Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin.

When Adam sinned, he became a slave of sin, and all who are born of him are born into slavery together with him. If you don’t think you’re a slave of sin, just try stopping. You are either a slave of sin who cannot serve righteousness, or you are purchased out of slavery and are free to serve righteousness (Romans 6:20-22).