Freedom in Christ

Sin - Oppression-slavery-bondage

I. God removes hindrances social, spiritual, sin and death, economic, institutional.for the purpose of knowing Him, Loving Him, and Worshiping Him.

See Rom. 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus,”

see Ex 20:2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery.”

John 8:31 Truth sets us free

see Gal. 4:21 - 5:26

Christ has set us free. Gal. 5

II. The Yoke of “Religious Slavery”

A. Jews submission to Circumcision to obey the law.

B. Legalism is not justification by Grace. Salvation is based upon Faith in Christ alone.

John 8:34 NKJV

Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin.

see Gal.5:13

Galatians 5:13 NKJV

For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

C. Consumed by the works of the flesh.

Galatians 5:18 NKJV

But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

Galatians 5:19 NKJV

Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,

Conclusion: If you are trapped in sin, Let God Remove the yoke of sin in your life by receiving Jesus as your Lord and Savior today.