Restoring Calm, Part 7: The Promise of Freedom

GRANT FISHBOOK, LEAD TEACHING PASTOR

…where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
2 Corinthians 3:17b

We are free from…

and religious

“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

“Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil…” 1 Peter 2:16

The grip of

People are slaves to whatever has mastered them. 2 Peter 2:19b

The of death, failure, and condemnation

Now, we are not just free from something, but we are also free to something!

We are…

Free to accept the Spirit’s invitation to

We have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus. Hebrews 10:19

And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. Matthew 27:50-51a

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence… Hebrews 4:16

When you come to God…

Bring your

Embrace the

Free to

Do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. Galatians 5:13

Free to walk in and

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 2 Corinthians 3:12 

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8

Small Group Questions

1. What did you do on the 4^th of July?
2. Do you think fireworks should be banned? Have fun with this one!
3. What have you personally been freed from because of your relationship with Jesus? What have you personally been freed to because of your relationship with Jesus?
4. What does “full access” to God mean to you?
5. How can you walk in freedom this coming week?
6. How can we pray for you right now and throughout the week?