Clarity on "Freedom"
Romans 8:2, which says, "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death."
The Apostle Paul is explaining the freedom that believers have in Christ. He contrasts two laws: the law of sin and death, which refers to the power of sin to bring death and condemnation, and the law of the Spirit of life, which is the power of the Holy Spirit to bring life and freedom.
Paul is reminding the readers that because of their faith in Christ, they have been set free from the power of sin and death. They are no longer under the condemnation of the law, but are now empowered by the Spirit to live a new life. This freedom comes through the sacrifice of Christ, who took upon himself the penalty of sin and death, and through the power of the Holy Spirit, who works in the lives of believers to transform them and help them live according to God's will.
What does Jesus "redeem us from" ?
Romans 6:23: "For the wages of sin is death",
Galatians 3:13: "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us—for it is written, 'Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.'"
This teaches that Jesus redeemed us from the curse, which refers to the condemnation and punishment that results from our failure to perfectly live righteously as God does. By becoming a curse for us, Jesus took on the penalty of our sin on the cross and freed us from its power. In other words, through faith in Jesus, we are no longer under the weight of sin and death, but have been redeemed and made righteous before God. We will not be judged and sent to Hell on Judgment Day because Jesus stepped in and God closed our case since Jesus paid our fine. Still guilty, but are now seen as righteous because Jesus sacrifice covers us.
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Jesus said, Repent & Believe the Gospel. Mark 1:15. And
Mark 8:34: "Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.'"
Luke 9:23: "Then he said to them all: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.'"
These verses convey the idea that following Jesus requires a willingness to sacrifice and endure hardship, just as carrying a cross would have been a difficult and painful task in the first century. To "take up your cross" is to embrace the cost of discipleship, which may include persecution, rejection, and even physical suffering. It is a call to wholeheartedly follow Jesus, even if it means giving up everything else. But what is that in light of eternity. Not a hard thing at all.
Matthew 11:29-30, Jesus said, "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
In this passage, Jesus is speaking to the crowds and inviting them to come to him for rest. He offers them his "yoke," which is a symbol of discipleship and submission to his teachings and way of life. Jesus contrasts his yoke with the heavy burdens and oppressive legalism of the false religious teachings of his time. He promises that his yoke is easy and his burden is light, meaning that following him is not a burden, but a source of comfort, rest, and peace.
By taking Jesus' yoke upon them, the people would be accepting his authority and guidance, and learning from him how to live a truly fulfilling and meaningful life. This invitation to take up Jesus' yoke is still relevant for us today, as we are also invited to follow him and learn from him as his disciples.
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