Freedom in Christ

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Freedom in Christ

• A Christians Independence from Satan and Sin

July 4, 2004
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Americas Quest for Freedom

• It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often
  that this great nation was founded, not by
  religionists, but by Christians, not on
  religions, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ!
• Patrick Henry.
• French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after
  visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the
  greatness of the United States in her commodious
  harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields,
  and boundless forests--and it was not there. I
  sought for it in her rich mines, her vast world
  commerce, her public school system, and in her
  institutions of higher learning--and it was not
  there. I looked for it in her democratic Congress
  and her matchless Constitution--and it was not
  there. Not until I went into the churches of
  America and heard her pulpits flame with
  righteousness did I understand the secret of her
  genius and power. America is great because
  America is good, and if America ever ceases to be
  good, America will cease to be great!"

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What is Freedom?

• The quality or state of being free as
• the absence of necessity, coercion, or
  constraint in choice or action
• liberation from slavery or restraint or from the
  power of another
• (Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, 2004)
• Freedom is also known and associated with
• Independence
• Liberty
• Freedom is a choice
• Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.
• -- Voltaire

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No More Bondage From Sin

• And you shall know the truth, and the truth
  shall make you free.
• (John 832)
• Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall
  be free indeed.
• (John 836)
• Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which
  Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled
  again with the yoke of bondage.
• (Galatians 51)

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No More BondageFrom Sin

• Freedom from sin must be achieved
• In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed
  it must be achieved. (Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882
  - 1945), Speech, September 22, 1936)
• Freedom in Christ was promised. (Isaiah 426,7)
• Freedom in Christ is to be proclaimed.
• Luke 418
• Freedom in Christ is open to all
• Romans 323

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How Do I AchieveFreedom in Christ?

• You must hear and know the truth!
• John 832
• Romans 1017
• 2 Timothy 316,17
• You must obey the truth!
• Romans 617-18
• Reference with Romans 61-4
• You must be with Christ!
• John 151-8

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Beneficial BondageFound in Christ

• A Christian leave the old life of sin
• Ephesians 21-3
• Unity with other Christians
• Galatians 328
• Everlasting Life
• Romans 622,23

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What Will You Do With Your Freedom?

• Will it be a light for the world?
• Matthew 514-16
• Philippians 214-16
• Will you proclaim the freedom?
• Luke 418, 19
• Will you be firm on your liberty?
• Galatians 51
• Will you produce the fruits of holiness?
• Romans 622