¶ Intro / Opening
Ever wonder how and if the Bible has relevance for today . On this podcast , we provide biblical answers to today's tough questions . Hi friends , I'm Pastor Robert Young . We have 30 plus years of church planting and mentoring other pastors , 30 plus years of training leaders in evangelism and discipleship .
Our team of missionaries go into jails , rehabs , parks , street corners , coffee houses and any place unchurch people gather . We present the true , untainted gospel . We ask questions and give answers as we conduct surveys . We do this so that you can make a true , informed decision about Jesus Christ . And today our question is, do you have complete freedom ?
We'll attempt to answer this question next on the podcast , hi friends , and welcome back to Not Your Parents Religion podcast . And happy 4th of July , independence Day and Week of Celebration , of celebrating our national freedom , but also , on a more profound and everlasting liberation , our spiritual freedom . Independence Day is
¶ A Day to Remember
a day of great celebration , a day where we honor and remember the brave men and women who fought tirelessly for our nation's freedom . As we rejoice in the blessings of liberty , we must also acknowledge the importance of spiritual freedom in our lives . While our freedom as a nation grants us rights and opportunities ,
¶ Spiritual Freedom from Sins
spiritual freedoms grants us the ultimate liberation from the chains of sin and eternal separation from God . Through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ , we are given the chance to be free from the burdens and shackles of our past , to be transformed into new creations who are reconciled with God .
Just as our forefathers fought for our physical freedom , we too must fight for our spiritual liberation .
¶ The Path to Spiritual Freedom
The path to spiritual freedom is not an easy one . It requires dedication , perseverance and a steadfast commitment to surrender ourselves to the will of God for our lives . Let me repeat that, It requires dedication , perseverance and a steadfast commitment to surrender ourselves to the will of God for our lives .
Just as the Patriots sacrificed their lives for a better future , Jesus sacrificed himself for our eternal freedom . On Independence Day , let us remember those who fought for our nation's independence and the values they held dear .
Just as they believe in the principles of justice , equality and freedom , we also believe in the spiritual principles that guide our lives , such as love , compassion and forgiveness , and keeping God number one in our lives . Let's remember the words of Galatians , chapter 5 , verse 1 .
¶ It is for Freedom That Christ Has Set Us Free
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free . Stand firm , then , and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery . Friends , today is not only a celebration of our nation , but also a celebration of our spiritual liberation . Let us embrace our Independence Day as a reminder of the freedom we have received through Jesus' sacrifice .
May we find strength in our spiritual independence and may it inspire us to live purposely , spreading the love and grace of God to all we may encounter . May the joy of Independence Day be a catalyst for thankfulness for both our national and spiritual celebration .
Let us cherish the freedoms we have been blessed with and may it guide us in living fulfilled and purposeful lives in the service of our country and , most of all , our Creator .
¶ You Can Have Spiritual Freedom! A Call to Action
And if you have been listening to this podcast for any length of time , or if this is your first time , you too can have this freedom from eternal damnation that we're speaking of . We like to present the full gospel .
We like to let you know that , yes , there is a penalty for sin , but God paid that penalty with His Son , jesus Christ , and He's offering that payment free of charge to you right now . So if you've been listening , or if this is your first time , then the process is very simple .
To recognize that you have done wrong , to believe in your heart that Jesus Christ paid the price for a penalty that you could not pay and that you receive Him as your Lord and your Savior , to ask Him to fill you with the gift of the Holy Spirit that will empower you to live the righteous life that God is calling for at this time .
If you believe that in your heart and have said it in your mind and in your , with your mouth , with your words , then the Bible lets us know that your name has been written in a book in heaven called the Lamb's Book of Life . But there's one more thing you must do .
Get in contact with us in all of the ways to contact us in the description box below , and we will be happy to give you more information and clarification as you begin your walk , your joyful walk of freedom in Jesus Christ . And until next time we will see you on Not Your Parents Religion Podcast . I am your host , pastor Robert Young .
