Jesus All Our Ransom Paid
Jesus all our ransom paid
The hymn embodies Lutheran soteriology with its emphasis on Christ's redemptive work as a ransom for human sin, reflecting the substitutionary atonement doctrine central to Lutheran theology. It celebrates the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice and the assurance of salvation through faith in His finished work.
History & Background
Written by Lazarus Spengler, a Nuremberg reformer and hymnodist, in 1524 during the early Lutheran movement. The hymn was translated into English by Catherine Winkworth in the mid-19th century and has appeared in major Lutheran hymnals since then.
Hymnal Appearances
- Lutheran Worship — 377
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 185
Translation
Bulletin Note
Penned by Lazarus Spengler in 1524, this hymn embodies core Lutheran conviction: Christ's sacrifice is sufficient and complete. Spengler, a Nuremberg reformer, gave the church a meditation on ransomed freedom.
Preaching Connection
This hymn crystallizes the substitutionary atonement: it names our bondage to sin (Law) and announces Christ's ransom payment (Gospel), making it a perfect sung response to any proclamation of justification by faith alone.
Themes
Redemption through Christ Atonement Victory over sin and death Justification by faith