What is Better than the 4th of July?

“In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free.”  – Psalm 118:5

“I have swept away your sins like a cloud. I have scattered your offenses like the morning mist. Oh, return to Me, for I have paid the price to set you free.”  – Isaiah 44:22

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for He has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free,”

– Luke 4:18

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”  – John 8:32

“So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.”  – John 8:36

“Well then, since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does that mean we can go on sinning? Of course not!”  – Romans 6:15

[ Freedom in Christ ] “So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.”  – Galatians 5:1

“You have died with Christ, and He has set you free from the spiritual powers of this world. So why do you keep on following the rules of the world, such as,”  – Colossians 2:20

“Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could He die, and only by dying could He break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. Only in this way could He set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying.”  – Hebrews 2:14-15

“Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deedsso that we can worship the living God. For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered Himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins. That is why He is the one who mediates a new covenant between God and people, so that all who are called can receive the eternal inheritance God has promised them. For Christ died to set them free from the penalty of the sins they had committed under that first covenant.”

– Hebrews 9:14-15

“But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.”  – James 1:25

“So whatever you say or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law that sets you free.”  – James 2:12

So when you out watching the fireworks or out with family or friends. Take a moment and thank Jesus for freeing us. Jesus bless you!

What a perfect day to share with someone about freedom in Christ. (116 Unashamed: Be it! Do it! Live it!)