1. A Christian’s Independence from Satan and Sin
Freedom in Christ
A Christian’s Independence from Satan and Sin
July 4, 2004

2. America’s Quest for Freedom
It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians, not on religions, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ!
Patrick Henry.
French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests--and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, her vast world commerce, her public school system, and in her institutions of higher learning--and it was not there. I looked for it in her democratic Congress and her matchless Constitution--and it was not there. Not until I went into the churches of America and heard her pulpits flame with righteousness did I understand the secret of her genius and power. America is great because America is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease to be great!"

3. What is Freedom? The quality or state of being free: as…
the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action
liberation from slavery or restraint or from the power of another
(Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, 2004)
Freedom is also known and associated with:
Independence
Liberty
Freedom is a choice
“Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.”
-- Voltaire

4. No More Bondage From Sin
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
(John 8:32)
“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.”
(John 8:36)
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”
(Galatians 5:1)

5. No More Bondage From Sin
Freedom from sin must be achieved
In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved. (Franklin D. Roosevelt ( ), Speech, September 22, 1936)
Freedom in Christ was promised. (Isaiah 42:6,7)
Freedom in Christ is to be proclaimed.
Luke 4:18
Freedom in Christ is open to all
Romans 3:23

6. “How Do I Achieve Freedom in Christ?”
You must hear and know the truth!
John 8:32
Romans 10:17
2 Timothy 3:16,17
You must obey the truth!
Romans 6:17-18
Reference with Romans 6:1-4
You must be with Christ!
John 15:1-8

7. Beneficial Bondage Found in Christ
A Christian leave the old life of sin
Ephesians 2:1-3
Unity with other Christians
Galatians 3:28
Everlasting Life
Romans 6:22,23

8. What Will You Do With Your Freedom?
Will it be a light for the world?
Matthew 5:14-16
Philippians 2:14-16
Will you proclaim the freedom?
Luke 4:18, 19
Will you be firm on your liberty?
Galatians 5:1
Will you produce the fruits of holiness?
Romans 6:22