As we celebrate “Fireworks Month, We’re Lit“ throughout the month of July, One of the most consistent and primary themes of scripture is freedom.
In the first book of the Bible, God gave Adam virtually unlimited freedom. In Exodus, God delivered the Israelites from slavery. Freedom is a precious gift from God. Therefore, in honor of the 4th of July, also known as Independence Day, here are a few Bible Verses on Freedom.
1. In the New Testament, John 8:36 (ESV) reads….So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
This scripture reminds us… If you obtain freedom in your own strength, your hold on freedom is only as strong as you are. However, if you obtain freedom through Jesus, you are free indeed.
2. Galatians 5:1 (NASB) states…It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
The freedom God offers is simply the freedom to be free of evil influence. In fact, so confident is God in His own truth, that what He offers is the freedom to choose.
3. When looking at “freedom” biblically, an excerpt from Exodus is a must…
Exodus 3:9-10 (NASB) says…Now, behold, the cry of the sons of Israel has come to Me; furthermore, I have seen the oppression with which the Egyptians are oppressing them. Therefore, come now, and I will send you to Pharaoh, so that you may bring My people, the sons of Israel, out of Egypt..
The cries of the oppressed are heard by God. Your cries of oppression are heard by God. And He offers His freedom.
4. Galatians 5:13 (NLT) instructs us…For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.
5. And no biblical list on freedom is complete without John 3:16…(KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. This scripture really is the doorway to freedom.
Let us remember and never forget that true Freedom is something we should cherish. Only when we accept the freedom provided to us by God through faith in Jesus Christ empowered by the Holy Spirit, can we truly be free. To God Be The Glory and Have a blessed Independence Day!
Sister Cathy Black
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