What is Freedom? To a prisoner it’s being released from jail. To a person controlled by fear, it’s being set free from fear. To a victim of abuse from another person, it’s being liberated from their control.
So what is something WE ALL need setting free from?
The Bible says unless we have made Jesus Christ our Saviour and Lord we are in slavery to sin. Basically sin (doing our own thing) controls and dictates our life and ultimately separates us from relationship with God.
Jesus overcame sin and death and offers us complete freedom and victory over sin’s power.
This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17
God never breaks a promise! And He has promised everyone who believes and puts their trusts in Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord, will be given His Holy Spirit who will live in them forever.
The Holy Spirit is God’s strength (power) within us -
And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. Romans 8:2
The strength of the Holy Spirit is unlimited and He will never fail us when we trust in Him. He doesn’t make us strong - He is our Strength!
Is there a purpose to our life? That’s a question often asked.
Do you know God has a purpose for your life? Many people feel like something is missing, like they are forever searching and can feel frustrated. This is true when our life is all about what ‘I’ want and not what God has planned for us.
A life without purpose is an empty existence. But a life dedicated to fulfilling God’s purpose is the most satisfying life ever!
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10
We are affiliated with the Baptist Association of NSW and ACT and as such align with their full statement of faith which can be found on their website.
And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
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