Free!

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36 ESV)

The most powerful word

The word “free” quickly catches the eye and produces the best results in advertising. Why is that so? It’s because everyone loves getting something for free. The funny thing, however, is that nothing is actually free; it costs somebody something. Someone at the store had to pay for the free widget they are giving away. We live in a country where we enjoy freedom, but that’s not free either—someone had to fight and pay for it.

Free through Jesus

The verse at top uses the word free two times. But notice that it says “if the Son sets you free” which lets you know who paid for that freedom. The cost was purchased by what Jesus did on the cross!

“Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and by him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses.” (Acts 13.38 ESV)

 Therefore

“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” (Gal. 5:13 ESV)