Galatians 5:1

Verse

Galatians 5:1

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

  • Freedom
  • Liberty
  • Christ
  • Bondage
  • Strength
Bebe's interpretation
It is difficult for a person to know the value of freedom if he or she has never been in bondage. People who have been denied freedom either by imprisonment or being held as captives will appreciate what it means to be free. Humanity has been sold under captivity to sin by the disobedience of one man, Adam. The sacrifice of Jesus through his death on the cross did not only make atonement for our sins but also paid the ransom for our release. The blood of Jesus was the price that was paid for our freedom from the compelling power of sin and death. We have been sanctified, cleansed, and free to serve God. We have been liberated from the strict obligations of the Mosaic law and the observance of religious rites.
Salvation through faith in Christ is often misunderstood for legalism – adherence to the law of Moses to obtain the right standing with God. This misconception makes it difficult for new believers to serve Jesus in spirit and in truth. As believers, we should understand that our justification is not because of our obedience to the law or doing good works. Instead, it is by faith in the finished work of Jesus. Therefore, we should stand our ground and fight against contrary teachings that can take us back into bondage.
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