John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
What is freedom in Christ? Freedom in Christ is not being bound by a set of rules and regulations. It is no condemnation and no guilt. It is light in darkness. It is not having to try so hard. There is no failure; no defeat when you live in Christ. Freedom in Christ is complete and utter bliss, even on your worst day. The most important word in the phrase is not freedom, however. Many people think this is the case, but this leads to a misunderstanding of grace and its role in our lives. Paul even speaks to it, "Shall we go on sinning so that grace may abound? Buy no means!"-Romans 6:1-2 The key word of the phrase is in. We must remember that our freedom only comes through Christ living in us and through us. Only when we surrender completely to Jesus in our lives will we be able to experience true freedom in Christ. What is even more beautiful about freedom in Christ is that we are continually changed and molded by our creator. We are not in charge of any of the changes that need to be done in our lives. God is. Freedom in Christ requires surrendering to the one who overcame sin and death. Just think, this person, this truth, wants to live in you. The very power that saved us from our sin and lives in resurrection's body will live through us at our request. Oh the blessing of Jesus in us!
What is freedom in Christ? Freedom in Christ is not being bound by a set of rules and regulations. It is no condemnation and no guilt. It is light in darkness. It is not having to try so hard. There is no failure; no defeat when you live in Christ. Freedom in Christ is complete and utter bliss, even on your worst day. The most important word in the phrase is not freedom, however. Many people think this is the case, but this leads to a misunderstanding of grace and its role in our lives. Paul even speaks to it, "Shall we go on sinning so that grace may abound? Buy no means!"-Romans 6:1-2 The key word of the phrase is in. We must remember that our freedom only comes through Christ living in us and through us. Only when we surrender completely to Jesus in our lives will we be able to experience true freedom in Christ. What is even more beautiful about freedom in Christ is that we are continually changed and molded by our creator. We are not in charge of any of the changes that need to be done in our lives. God is. Freedom in Christ requires surrendering to the one who overcame sin and death. Just think, this person, this truth, wants to live in you. The very power that saved us from our sin and lives in resurrection's body will live through us at our request. Oh the blessing of Jesus in us!
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