How our Independence is Dependent on Jesus // Freedom Part 1

The world tells us about freedom from many different angles. It’s
a desire that we as human beings have. While physical freedom is
often obtainable, there is still one that is hardest to
recognize and accept and that is internal bondage. This
brings us to the question: what is true freedom?


 


Paul reminds us in Galatians that as believers, our freedom in
Christ has set us free; therefore, we are free to live for the
things of God.


 


Galatians 5:1 says “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.”


 


Our independence as people is based upon our dependence on Jesus
Christ. For those who have experienced this freedom, are we truly
living it out?


 


See Galatians 1:1-5, 6-7, 2 Corinthians 11:3-4


 


Join Pastor Nick Tallo as we embark on a journey into Galatians
to explore where redefining freedom in Jesus fulfills our true
spiritual longing and learn that if we take Jesus at His word,
how we are free indeed!


 


THE GOSPEL IS THE GOOD NEWS CONCERNING JESUS CHRIST AND THE WAY
OF SALVATION THROUGH HIS DEATH, BURIAL AND RESURRECTION.


 


Jesus plus nothing. There is nothing to add to this equation and
cause Gospel confusion.


 


COUNTERFEIT = MADE IN EXACT IMITATION OF SOMETHING VALUABLE OR
IMPORTANT WITH THE INTENTION TO DECEIVE OR DEFRAUD.


 


We preach and must preach to ourselves the gospel over and over
again, so when we go out into the real world, we can pick up
and out a counterfeit.


 


There are three Gospels rooted in American principles that are
not wrong until they are added to the simple gospel equation:


 


 


 


1.        The Performance
Gospel


 


Believing you have to do something to earn or
maintain   


           God’s
favor.


 


           Ephesians
2:8-9


 


 


2.        The Prosperity
Gospel


 


Believing that because God is good, his children will prosper in
health, wealth and


happiness.     


 


2 Corinthians 5:15


 


 


3.        The Political
Gospel


 


Believing that politics are more important or have replaced Jesus
as Savior and Messiah.


 


           Philippians
3:18-20


 


 


OUR INDEPENDENCE IS BASED UPON OUR DEPENDENCE ON JESUS


 


Are we living free? Freedom is knowing, loving, and
believing the gospel and living it out!


 


Galatians 1:13-14, 21-24


 





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