Independence Day Elder Sylvia Garza
Freedom in Christ
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us Free , and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
Stand fast :Stay where you are ,Paul asserts , because of the benefits of being free from the law and, the flesh as a way of salvation and the fullness of blessing by grace.
Free : Deliverance from the curse that the law pronounces on the sinner who has been striving unsuccessfully to achieve his own Righteousness. But who has now embraced Christ and the salvation granted to him by grace.
Entangled again: Better translated to be burdened by oppressed by or subject to -Because of its connection with a yoke
Yoke of Bondage : Yoke refers to the apparatus used to control a domesticated animal. The Jews referred to the yoke of the law as a good thing, the essence of true religion, Paul argued that for those who pursued it as a way of salvation the law was a yoke of salvary.
Galatians 3:13 – Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law , having become a curse for us ( For it is written , Cursed is everyone who hangs on a Tree)
Romans 8:2 - For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ. Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
Freedom
Genesis 3:45- Found in obeying God
Genesis 50:4,5- Often results from being trustworthy Romans 5:20- Finding the freedom to obey
1Corinthians 8:10.13 – What christian freedom is all about
John 8:33,36 - They answered Him, We are Abraham’s descendents, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can you say, you will be made free? Jesus answered them,Most assuredly I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. Therefore if the Son makes you free ,you shall be free indeed
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us Free , and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
Stand fast :Stay where you are ,Paul asserts , because of the benefits of being free from the law and, the flesh as a way of salvation and the fullness of blessing by grace.
Free : Deliverance from the curse that the law pronounces on the sinner who has been striving unsuccessfully to achieve his own Righteousness. But who has now embraced Christ and the salvation granted to him by grace.
Entangled again: Better translated to be burdened by oppressed by or subject to -Because of its connection with a yoke
Yoke of Bondage : Yoke refers to the apparatus used to control a domesticated animal. The Jews referred to the yoke of the law as a good thing, the essence of true religion, Paul argued that for those who pursued it as a way of salvation the law was a yoke of salvary.
Galatians 3:13 – Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law , having become a curse for us ( For it is written , Cursed is everyone who hangs on a Tree)
Romans 8:2 - For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ. Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
Freedom
Genesis 3:45- Found in obeying God
Genesis 50:4,5- Often results from being trustworthy Romans 5:20- Finding the freedom to obey
1Corinthians 8:10.13 – What christian freedom is all about
John 8:33,36 - They answered Him, We are Abraham’s descendents, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can you say, you will be made free? Jesus answered them,Most assuredly I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. Therefore if the Son makes you free ,you shall be free indeed
The End
Romans 6:22 – But now having been set free from sin, And having become slaves of God, You have your fruit to Holiness and the end,everlasting life
The Invitation
Matthew 11:28,30 – Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden and i will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you , learn from me, For I am gentle and lowly in heart, And you will find rest for your soul.
Romans 6:22 – But now having been set free from sin, And having become slaves of God, You have your fruit to Holiness and the end,everlasting life
The Invitation
Matthew 11:28,30 – Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden and i will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you , learn from me, For I am gentle and lowly in heart, And you will find rest for your soul.