1. Truly Free John 8:31-36

2. 2 America: Land of Freedom Independence achieved after… Independence achieved after… – Sacrifice of lives, and resources – Pain, suffering and death Now, we have great blessings, privileges and responsibilities Now, we have great blessings, privileges and responsibilities

3. 3 Freedom in Christ John 8:36 Far greater cost paid Far greater cost paid Far superior sacrifice made Far superior sacrifice made Eternal commitment for our spiritual & eternal freedom accomplished it Eternal commitment for our spiritual & eternal freedom accomplished it Only in Christ (Acts 4:12) Only in Christ (Acts 4:12) Celebrate this freedom! Celebrate this freedom!

4. 4 Freedom from Sin Jno. 8:31-36; Rom. 6:18, 22-23 Tyranny of sin Tyranny of sin – Separates from God, Isa. 59:1-2; Col. 1:21 – Enslaves, Jno. 8:34 (Rom. 6:17) – The Son gives true freedom, Jno. 8:36

5. 5 Freedom from the Fear of Death Hebrews 2:14-15 Christ bound the devil, Matt. 12:29; Eph. 4:7-8 (1 Jno. 3:8) Christ bound the devil, Matt. 12:29; Eph. 4:7-8 (1 Jno. 3:8) Victory in Christ over the sting of death, 1 Cor. 15:55-57 Victory in Christ over the sting of death, 1 Cor. 15:55-57

6. 6 Freedom from the Condemnation of the Law Romans 8:1-4 Law cannot save, Rom. 3:20; 8:3 Law cannot save, Rom. 3:20; 8:3 – Law of sin & death, 8:2 In Christ: Freedom from the law of sin & death, Rom. 8:1-2 (Gal. 3:1-3, 10-14; Rom. 7:1-4) In Christ: Freedom from the law of sin & death, Rom. 8:1-2 (Gal. 3:1-3, 10-14; Rom. 7:1-4) – Law of the Spirit of life, 8:2

7. 7 Freedom from Religious Oppression Galatians 2:3-5; 4:9 Christ freed us from the tyranny of human doctrine & traditions, Col. 2:20- 23 (Matt. 23:4) Christ freed us from the tyranny of human doctrine & traditions, Col. 2:20- 23 (Matt. 23:4) Our Master is Christ; not the regulations of men, Matt. 6:24 (1 Cor. 7:22-23) Our Master is Christ; not the regulations of men, Matt. 6:24 (1 Cor. 7:22-23)

8. 8 Freedom is Not Free Cost the life of the sinless Son of God Cost the life of the sinless Son of God – Ransom: Price of redemption, 1 Tim. 2:6 (Mk. 10:45); Titus 2:14 – Love of God, Rom. 5:6-11

9. 9 Freedom is Not Free Will cost your life as a slave of righteousness, Rom. 6:18-22 Will cost your life as a slave of righteousness, Rom. 6:18-22 – Slave of Christ, 1 Cor. 7:22 Yoke of Christ, Matt. 11:28-30 Yoke of Christ, Matt. 11:28-30 Sacrificial faith, Lk. 5:11; Phil. 1:29 Sacrificial faith, Lk. 5:11; Phil. 1:29 – Servant of men, 1 Cor. 9:19 – Vigilant, Matt. 24:44-47

10. 10 Responsibility of Freedom Freedom is not lack of restraint, 2 Pet. 2:18-20; Jude 4 Freedom is not lack of restraint, 2 Pet. 2:18-20; Jude 4 – Stand fast in gospel, Gal. 5:1 (1:6-7); 1 Cor. 15:58 – Faith working thru love, Gal. 5:6-8 Remain diligent, Heb. 3:12-19 Remain diligent, Heb. 3:12-19

11. 11 Freedom! Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!

12. 12 True Freedom! From sin and death Jno. 8:32; Rom. 1:16; Mk. 16:16; Ac 2:38 From sin and death Jno. 8:32; Rom. 1:16; Mk. 16:16; Ac 2:38 In Christ, Gal. 3:26-27; 4:6-7 In Christ, Gal. 3:26-27; 4:6-7