Promises for the Battle
Freedom
Beatitudes #4—Happily Forgiven
Fortunate are those whose rebellion is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Fortunate are those against whom Yahweh counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no duplicity. Psalm 32:1–2 cf. Romans 4:6, 8–9 God’s instructions for how to live in fellowship with him and with our neighbors are not burdensome. They provide the way … Continue reading
Freedom #10—Praises for Freedom
Thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed, and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. Romans 6:17–18 Liberating Lord, I have never felt so free as when I am bound to you. … Continue reading
Freedom #9—Free From Sin
You are slaves of the one whom you obey. … Thanks be to God that you became obedient from the heart to his instruction so that, being freed from sin, you became enslaved to righteousness … indeed to God, from which enslavement you derive the benefit of sanctification and its end, eternal life. Romans 6:16–22 … Continue reading
Freedom #8—Freeing Truth
Jesus said, “If you continue in my teaching, you are truly disciples of mine; and you will know the truth; and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31–32 At an early age our parents taught us about the nature of gravity. Youthful experiments designed to test the reliability of these lessons reaffirmed this truth, … Continue reading
Freedom #7—Freedom to Serve
Though I am free from all, I have enslaved myself to all that I might win the more. … I have become all things to all kinds of people … I do all this for the sake of the gospel so I might participate in it. 1 Corinthians 9:18–23 Cultural restraints do not bind Christians. … Continue reading
Freedom #6—Transforming Freedom
When someone turns to the Lord, the inability to see God’s glory is removed. The Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we each, with unveiled face beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory. 2 Corinthians … Continue reading
Freedom #5—Confident Freedom
Free yourself from the love of money, being content with what you have; for God has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,” Hebrews 13:5 God promises to be both sufficient for us and satisfying to us. If he weren’t, what difference would it make if he stayed with us? … Continue reading
Freedom #4—Fearless Freedom
What then shall we say to these truths of God’s sovereign work? We say, if God is for us, who is against us? Since he did not spare his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Romans 8:31–32 The ability to … Continue reading
Freedom #3—Morally Free
I will put my law within them and I will write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they shall be my people. They will not need to teach each other to know Yahweh. From the least to the greatest, all of them will know me; and I will forgive their iniquity … Continue reading
Freedom #2b—Serving in Freedom
You were called to freedom, only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-centered action, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13 It is good to be free. Some we know think highly enough of freedom to invest a good portion of their lives securing and preserving it for others as well … Continue reading
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