174. In what way is the believer freed from the power of Satan by the redemption of Christ?
Satan has no power over the believer, unless the believer yield himself into his service.
Heb. 2:14. [R. V.] Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil.
175. For what purpose has Christ redeemed you?
He has redeemed me in order that I might be His own, live with Him in His kingdom, and serve Him in righteousness, innocence, and happiness.
1 Cor. 6:20. [R. V.] Ye are not your own, for ye were bought with a price; glorify God therefore in your body.
Titus 2:14. [R. V.] He gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works.
176. What did Christ do in order to become our Savior and Redeemer?
He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Phil. 2:8.