Saturday, August 25, 2012

True independence


The best independence is not from oppression here on earth, but from sin and the devil. An anonymous quote reads, “None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.” We are truly free from the devil and sin with Christ (Galatians 5:1). However, this independence is not cheap. John 3:16 says, “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.”

Independence also isn’t easy Belief is the beginning point of one’s obedience to Jesus (John 8:24; Hebrews 11:6). That belief comes from hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17), not by a miraculous intervention. Once someone believes, their life begins to change, which is repentance (Luke 13:3, 5; Acts 2:38). Confession of Christ as God’s Son is also important (Matthew 10:32; Romans 10:10), and is demonstrated by several who confessed Him (John 6:69; 11:27; Acts 8:37). The final act which will free you is baptism because it washes away your sins (Acts 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21). Finally, in order to keep salvation, one has to develop and grow (2 Peter 1:3-11; 3:18). If you want to be truly free, why not try the redemption found in Jesus Christ?

Kyle Campbell

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