Freedom to Change
2 Corinthians 3:16-18
Many people settle for a form of freedom that is not the real thing. Culture tells us that freedom is being our own lord, but the Bible tells us that true freedom comes when we turn to the Lord. Turning to the Lord is the first step toward a life of real and lasting freedom.
Take Home Message: Turning to the Lord __________ us to truly __________.
Turning to the Lord frees us…
From spiritual _____________.
- 2 Corinthians 3:16- But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed.
- Phil 3:4-7; 1 Cor 4:3-4; Jn 9:25
- What keeps us from turning to Christ?
1. Position
2. Possessions
3. Pleasure
4. Power
5. Pride
From spiritual _____________.
- 2 Corinthians 3:17- Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
- Gal 5:1,13; Phil 4:9; Jas 5:16; 1 Jn 1:9; Jn 8:31-32
- How do we remain in Christ’s freedom?
1. We ____________ what we already know.
2. We confess our ____________.
3. We ____________ the truth.
For spiritual _____________.
- 2 Corinthians 3:18- And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
- Heb 12:14; Mt 5:8; 1 Jn 3:2
Simple. Authentic. Jesus.
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