Life without Christ is a life of bondage.
Therefore,
there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through
Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law
of sin and death.” - Romans 8:1-2
Freedom is obtained through faith in Christ alone.
“Through Him (Christ)
everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not
able to obtain under the law of Moses.” - Acts 13:39
Freedom empowers us to approach God boldly.
“In Him (Christ) and
through faith in Him (Christ) we may approach God with freedom and confidence.”
- Ephesians 3:12
Freedom liberates us from the burden of our past.
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do
not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” - Galatians 5:1
Freedom is a choice.
"I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted
myself to your commandments."
-
Psalm 119:45
Freedom is a responsibility.
“Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for
evil; live as God’s slaves.” - 1 Peter 2:16
Freedom is a calling to humbly serve others.
“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use
your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” -
Galatians 5:13
Freedom leads to holiness and eternal life.
“But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of
God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.” -
Romans 6:22