![]() The Declaration of Independence sets forth our God-given rights to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” With this background in mind, it is not surprising that freedom has become a cry for many people that are believers. But inner and outer freedoms are the most ideal state for human beings (Micah 4:4). You can have inner freedom in an oppressed situation. You can have political (economic and religious) freedom and still be in bondage to sin. Inner freedom inevitably drives toward outer freedom. The Bible doesn’t prescribe one type of government, but freedom (political, economic, and religious) is consistent with the Bible, not contradictory to it.Ĩ. Inner renewal often leads to outer consequences and renewal of the land.ħ. But God often intervened when his people were oppressed by unjust totalitarian leaders (See examples in Exodus, Judges, for instance).Ħ. Salvation is not primarily political liberation (as in some theologies). This means throwing off the lies and deceptions to which we are so often captive.ĥ. We are truly free when we know the truth about ourselves and the world. We are not under the obedience to the Law as a condition of salvation, but the moral Law and Christ’s commands give us a guide to know how to live and to love.Ĥ. Bondage to Christ allows us to be free to be what we are created to be.ģ. Freedom is not autonomy or doing what you feel like doing without any constraints.Ģ. Here are some implications from what we have observed.ġ. We’ve also looked at alternatives to the biblical view of freedom. ![]() ![]() We’ve been looking at the biblical view of freedom in the Old Testament and in the New Testament over the last few weeks. ![]()
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