Each year on this day, July 4th, America celebrates Independence Day, remembering our freedom from British rule. As citizens of heaven who are only incidentally American citizens, we have a more significant freedom and liberty to celebrate. Christians everywhere celebrate a spiritual independence day.
What kind of freedoms do we enjoy in Christ?
• Freed from bondage (Luke 4:18)
• Freed the slavery of sin (John 8:32)
• Freed from the fear of death (Heb 2:15)
• Freed from a depraved mind (2 Pet 2:19)
• Freed from the law of sin and death (Rom 8:2)
• Freed from the bondage of having to satisfy God’s law (1 Cor 9:21; Gal 2:4; 4:22; 4:30-5:1)
• Freed from past sins (Heb 9:15)
• Freed from our sins by his blood (Rev 1:5)
• Freed from accusation (Col 1:22)
• Freed from the power of sin (Rom 6:7, 18, 20, 22)
Caution: Do not think this freedom gives you permission to sin. 1 Pet 2:16 says "Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God" (See also Gal 5:13) \
• Free to approach God with confidence (Eph 3:12)
• Freed from spiritual blindness (2 Cor 3:16)
• Freed from the curse of a decaying body (Rom 8:21)
• Free to be a slave to others (1 Cor 9:19)
Caution: Don’t let your freedom from the law lead others to violate their consciences (1 Cor 8:9)
• Freed by the law of love (James 1:25; 2:12)
As followers of Jesus, let's celebrate our independence day!
Phil
