The world tells us about freedom from many different angles. It’s a desire that we as human beings have. While physical freedom is often obtainable, there is still one that is hardest to recognize and accept and that is internal bondage. This brings us to the question: what is true freedom?
Paul reminds us in Galatians that as believers, our freedom in Christ has set us free; therefore, we are free to live for the things of God.
Galatians 5:1 says “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”
Our independence as people is based upon our dependence on Jesus Christ. For those who have experienced this freedom, are we truly living it out?
See Galatians 1:1-5, 6-7, 2 Corinthians 11:3-4
Join Pastor Nick Tallo as we embark on a journey into Galatians to explore where redefining freedom in Jesus fulfills our true spiritual longing and learn that if we take Jesus at His word, how we are free indeed!
THE GOSPEL IS THE GOOD NEWS CONCERNING JESUS CHRIST AND THE WAY OF SALVATION THROUGH HIS DEATH, BURIAL AND RESURRECTION.
Jesus plus nothing. There is nothing to add to this equation and cause Gospel confusion.
COUNTERFEIT = MADE IN EXACT IMITATION OF SOMETHING VALUABLE OR IMPORTANT WITH THE INTENTION TO DECEIVE OR DEFRAUD.
We preach and must preach to ourselves the gospel over and over again, so when we go out into the real world, we can pick up and out a counterfeit.
There are three Gospels rooted in American principles that are not wrong until they are added to the simple gospel equation:
1. The Performance Gospel
Believing you have to do something to earn or maintain
God’s favor.
Ephesians 2:8-9
2. The Prosperity Gospel
Believing that because God is good, his children will prosper in health, wealth and
happiness.
2 Corinthians 5:15
3. The Political Gospel
Believing that politics are more important or have replaced Jesus as Savior and Messiah.
Philippians 3:18-20
OUR INDEPENDENCE IS BASED UPON OUR DEPENDENCE ON JESUS
Are we living free? Freedom is knowing, loving, and believing the gospel and living it out!
Galatians 1:13-14, 21-24
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