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Truly Free. John 8:31-36. America: Land of Freedom. Independence achieved after… Sacrifice of lives, and resources Pain, suffering and death Now, we have great blessings, privileges and responsibilities. Freedom in Christ John 8:36. Far greater cost paid Far superior sacrifice made
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Truly Free John 8:31-36
America:Land of Freedom • Independence achieved after… • Sacrifice of lives, and resources • Pain, suffering and death • Now, we have great blessings, privileges and responsibilities
Freedom in ChristJohn 8:36 • Far greater cost paid • Far superior sacrifice made • Eternal commitment for our spiritual & eternal freedom accomplished it • Only in Christ(Acts 4:12) • Celebrate this freedom!
Freedom from SinJno. 8:31-36; Rom. 6:18, 22-23 • Tyranny of sin • Separates from God,Isa. 59:1-2; Col. 1:21 • Enslaves,Jno. 8:34 (Rom. 6:17) • The Son gives true freedom,Jno. 8:36
Freedom from the Fear of DeathHebrews 2:14-15 • Christ bound the devil,Matt. 12:29; Eph. 4:7-8 (1 Jno. 3:8) • Victory in Christ over the sting of death,1 Cor. 15:55-57
Freedom from the Condemnation of the LawRomans 8:1-4 • Law cannot save,Rom. 3:20; 8:3 • Law of sin & death, 8:2 • In Christ: Freedom from the law of sin & death,Rom. 8:1-2 (Gal. 3:1-3, 10-14; Rom. 7:1-4) • Law of the Spirit of life, 8:2
Freedom from Religious OppressionGalatians 2:3-5; 4:9 • Christ freed us from the tyranny of human doctrine & traditions,Col. 2:20-23 (Matt. 23:4) • Our Master is Christ; not the regulations of men, Matt. 6:24 (1 Cor. 7:22-23)
Freedom is Not Free • Cost the life of the sinless Son of God • Ransom: Price of redemption, 1 Tim. 2:6 (Mk. 10:45); Titus 2:14 • Love of God, Rom. 5:6-11
Freedom is Not Free • Will cost your life as a slave of righteousness, Rom. 6:18-22 • Slave of Christ, 1 Cor. 7:22 • Yoke of Christ,Matt. 11:28-30 • Sacrificial faith,Lk. 5:11; Phil. 1:29 • Servant of men, 1 Cor. 9:19 • Vigilant, Matt. 24:44-47
Responsibility of Freedom • Freedom is not lack of restraint, 2 Pet. 2:18-20; Jude 4 • Stand fast in gospel, Gal. 5:1 (1:6-7); 1 Cor. 15:58 • Faith working thru love, Gal. 5:6-8 • Remain diligent,Heb. 3:12-19
Freedom! Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!
True Freedom! • From sin and deathJno. 8:32; Rom. 1:16; Mk. 16:16; Ac 2:38 • In Christ, Gal. 3:26-27; 4:6-7