Freedom in Christ

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December 15, 1999

Elder E. R. Jenkins

FREEDOM IN THE LORD

COLOSSIANS 2:13-23

ACTS 15:1,5,24

ISAIAH A:10-15

HOSEA 2:11

MATTHEW 15:1-9

ROMANS 8:3-4, 15

SUMMARY:

During this session, Elder Jenkins weighed the benefits of obedience to Christ against the shortcomings of the law. He emphasized that the law can never provide spiritual freedom. True spiritual freedom can only be obtained through Christ.

WHAT THE LAW COULD NOT DO

BLESSINGS RECEIVED BY BEING FREE IN CHRIST

1. Justify (Acts 13:38-39; Galatians 2:16)

2. Free from sin and death (Romans 8:2)

3. Free from condemnation (Romans 8:1-4)

4. Redeem (Romans 3:24-31; Galatians 3:13-14)

5. Give inheritance (Romans 4:13-14)

6. Bring righteousness (Romans 8:4)

7. Impart the Holy Ghost (Galatians 3:2)

8. Perform miracles (Galatians 3:6)

9. Free from the curse (Galatians 3:10-14)

10. Impart faith (Galatians 3:12)

11. Impart grace (Galatians 4:5)

12. Make perfect (Hebrews 7:19)

13. Control sin in man (Romans 7:7-23; 8:2)

14. Keep man from sin (Romans 7:7-23; 8:7)

15. Enable a man to obey (Hebrews 7:18)

1. Redemption (Romans 3:24; 1 Corinthians 1:30)

2. Freedom from condemnation (Romans 8:1)

3. Spirit of Life (Romans 8:2)

4. Love of God (Romans 8:39; 1 Timothy 1:14)

5. Truth (Romans 9:1)

6. Unity (Romans 12:15; Galatians 3:28)

7. Faith (Acts 24:24; 1 Timothy 3:13)

8. Sanctification (1 Corinthians 1:2,30)

9. Wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:30; 4:10)

10. Righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30)

11. Begetting (1 Corinthians 4:15)

12. Hope (1 Corinthians 15:19

13. Security in death (1 Corinthians 15:18)

14. Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15; 1 Thessalonians 4)

15. Joy (1 Corinthians 15:31)

16. Establishment in God (2 Corinthians 1:21)

17. Triumph (2 Corinthians 2:14

18. Uncorrupt word (2 Corinthians 2:17)

19. Law abolished (2 Corinthians 3:6-15)

20. New creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)

21. Simplicity (2 Corinthians 11:3)

22. Liberty (Galatians 2:4)

23. All spiritual blessings (Ephesians 2:6)

24. Power (Ephesians 1:20)

25. Heavenly Places (Ephesians 2:6)

26. Nearness to God (Ephesians 2:13)

27. Eternal purpose (Ephesians 3:11)

28. Self-humility (Philippians 2:5)

29. High calling (Philippians 3:14)

30. Perfection (Colossians 1:28)

31. Eternal life (2 Timothy 1:10)

32. Grace (2 Timothy 2:1)

33. Salvation (2 Timothy 2:10)

34. Preservation (Jude)

The benefits of freedom in Christ outweigh the inadequacies of the law!