Advent: Wisdom Cries Aloud Jobey McGinty We need a Redeemer. We have sinned against the God of the Universe, and are currently "out on bail," living freely in this life. But one day, we will stand before the Judge to state our case for why we should be forgiven for committing cosmic treason. On our own, we have no case, we have no hope. We need a Redeemer to come in and stand in our place.