freedom

Why Churches Split

August 15, 2024

by Perry Hall The Civil War had fascinated me since elementary school when I wrote an assignment on what I thought was the Silver War. I was wrong on two counts. I “knew” it couldn’t be the Civil War because it wasn’t “civil.” But neither was it silver. Probably the greatest summation of the effect…

Do Not Become Slaves Of Men

September 24, 2022

by Sewell Hall “Were you called while a slave? Do not worry about it; but if you are able also to become free, rather do that. For he who was called in the Lord while a slave, is the Lord’s freedman; likewise he who was called while free, is Christ’s slave. You were bought with…

The Freedom of Truth

July 24, 2022

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/The-Freedom-of-Truth.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: John 8:30-59 I. Many began to believe on Jesus – John 8:30-31 A. Jesus said that if they would live in the words of Jesus, then they would truly be his disciples – John 8:32 1. Obedience to his teaching would cause them to know the truth. 2. Obedience leads to greater…

Freedom in Christ

July 17, 2022

Freedom in Christ (Part 1)Freedom in Christ (Part 2) by Garry Floyd

Thoughts About True Freedom

January 24, 2021

by R.L. Whiteside (1869-1951) “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:31-32). People who long for freedom usually know little of what it is nor do…

July 4, 2019

by Doy Moyer “Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God” (I Peter 2:16). Photo by ellehem on Unsplash If we really wish to honor freedom, then we will seek to live as servants of God. We cannot expect that God will…

How does “live as people who are free” fit with submission?

August 18, 2017

Question: I wanted some clarification on what Peter says in I Peter 2:16. What does Peter mean when he says “Live as people who are free”? The context throws me off a bit because he’s talking about being submissive to authority. Answer: “Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king…

There Is Freedom

April 15, 2011

by Kent Heaton Freedom is a precious stone shared by a few and made precious by only those who understand its worth. Living in a land of freedom does not make us free. The heart is only free when one realizes the cost of liberty. Being free recognizes the darkness of bondage embraced by the…

Freedom Through God’s Law

November 26, 2008

by Charles N. Spence, Jr. God had always wanted His people to be free. However, most people today have a radically different idea of freedom than God’s. Many in the world today look at freedom as the uninhibited right to do what they want to do. We can see this in almost every facet of…

The Truth Shall Make You Free

July 21, 2007

by Carey Scott “So now we call the proud blessed, for those who do wickedness are raised up; they even tempt God and go free” (Malachi 3:15). The sad situation in Malachi presents an attitude that many people today hang on to. The people were tired of being restrained in their behavior by the dictates…

Freedom Can Only Be Found in God

November 26, 2006

by Kent Heaton Thomas Jefferson wrote, “And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure, when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but by his wrath? Indeed, I tremble for…

Why can’t we be free like the wind?

July 2, 2006

Question: Last month I watched a movie, I just forgot if it’s Chinese or Japanese movie, basically, it tells a story about an orphan girl was adopted by an ex-swordman, who raised other nine little kids along with her to prepare for a mission when they grow up — wipe out three warlords to bring…

Freedom Under God

November 26, 2005

by Robert F. Turner via Guardian of Truth XL: 2 p. 1 January 18, 1996 Freedom … The word is almost sacred to the American people, and over the world today it stirs great hope and aspirations. Our Declaration of Independence calls it an “inalienable” right and a truth “self-evident.” What is the source of this freedom,…

Notes on the Law of Liberty

June 25, 2005

What is the Law of Liberty? The law of liberty is something that a person can look intently at, to listen to, and to put into practice – James 1:22-25 The law of liberty is something that we are judged by and can be transgressed. It includes laws such as not showing partiality, loving your…