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The Shawshank Redemption: The Great Exchange Through Suffering - Lutheran (Isaiah 53)

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Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption crawls through a river of filth to emerge free—and to bring freedom to Red. He endures years of suffering, abuse, and injustice so that others might eventually be liberated. Isaiah 53 describes the "Great Exchange" central to Lutheran theology: He was wounded for our transgressions; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him. Luther called this the "joyous exchange"—Christ takes our sin, we receive His righteousness. The Servant is not merely an example but a substitute who actually bears what we deserved. His suffering accomplishes our freedom.

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Great Exchangeimputationsufferingfreedomsubstitution

Scripture References

Isaiah 53

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hopejoygratitude

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