How God’s Grace Brings True Freedom. True freedom isn’t doing whatever you want—it’s living the life God created you for. In this special Independence Day message, Pastor Chris Teien takes us through Galatians 5 to show how God’s grace brings freedom from sin, freedom to depend on Christ, and freedom to love and serve others. This is the kind of freedom worth standing for in a world that’s losing its grip on truth. 

Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/17418876

Key Points:

#1 – God’s Grace Brings True Freedom from Slavery (Galatians 5:1; Exodus 12–13; Romans 6:16–18)
 Jesus sets us free from the burden of sin and legalism. Like Israel delivered from Egypt, we’ve been rescued by the blood of the Lamb and called to walk in new life.

#2 – God’s Grace Calls Us to Freedom in Dependence (Galatians 5:13; Exodus 14; John 15:5)
 Biblical freedom isn’t self-reliance—it’s Spirit-led dependence. We’re called to serve, not indulge the flesh. God’s strength sustains us when we feel trapped or weary.

#3 – God’s Grace Leads Us to Freedom Through Love (Galatians 5:14; Exodus 19:5–6; 1 Peter 2:9)
 Freedom is fulfilled when we love others. God has made us a holy people, set apart to live with purpose and proclaim His grace through love in action.

Notable Quotes:

• “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free… Stand firm then.”
• “Freedom isn’t found in independence from God—but in complete dependence on Him.”
• “The grace that saves you is the same grace that sends you to love and serve.”

Actionable Takeaways:

• Reflect: Am I living in the freedom Christ has given me—or falling back into old chains?
• Serve: Use your freedom not for yourself, but to bless and build up others.
• Depend: Stay connected to Christ each day; apart from Him, we can do nothing.
• Stand: Hold fast to truth in love, even when culture pulls the other direction.

Keywords:

freedom, grace, Galatians 5, Christian liberty, faith, Independence Day, gospel, Holy Spirit, truth, spiritual growth, love

Challenge:
 Live out your faith with freedom—by standing firm in truth, depending on Christ, and loving others with the grace you’ve been given.

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