Claim your freedom! - Galatians 5:1-15
Claim your freedom! - Galatians 5:1-15 By Pastor Lee Hemen August 11, 2013 AM Freedom has different meanings today. For some, it is the ability to choose whatever you want to do whenever you want to do it. Freedom therefore is having no authority that imposes personal restrictions. Others see it as overcoming all unpleasantness in their past, present, or future. Some believe that because at one time they made a profession of faith in Christ they think they now can do as they please. These reflect a misunderstanding of Christian freedom. They forget Christian freedom is the freedom to obey Christ and reflect His character. Then there are those think that they should perform good works to solidify their relationship with God. They need to realize good works flow from love for God and others and do not earn or ensure salvation or spiritual freedom. Although Christian freedom has elements of each of these concepts, it differs because it results from salvation through faith al...