Jesus said, “If you hold to My teaching, you are really My disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 

BIBLE VERSES ABOUT FREEDOM

How do you define freedom? 

A few synonyms on Merriam Webster are: Independence, Self Determination, and Self Governance. These words remind us of our brave forefathers who gave their lives to fight for our independence from the king, don’t they?

However today, we are witnessing the heartbreaking chaos and confusion of an independent people who are determined to govern themselves, many times with no regard for God or the life and liberty of others.

We pray in our small groups at church for our leaders and for the people to turn their hearts back to God. But these past few years, the uprise of injustice and dishonor in our country is overwhelming. As our Country prepares to celebrate Independence Day, I am keeping hope alive by fighting back discouragement. I will continue to keep my prayers rising heavenward and my eyes fixed on God.

I could feel God leading me to write this post but my words kept failing me. After seeking His heart, the first thing the Lord brought across my path were some words from Abraham Lincoln on the back of a man’s t-shirt. Last weekend, my hubby and I were waiting behind another couple to be seated at a restaurant on Father’s Day. And on the back of this guys t-shirt, my eyes fell on these words:

“My concern is not whether God is on my side … my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.” – Abraham Lincoln

I googled this quote when we got home. During the Civil War, when Abe Lincoln was asked if God was on his side, his response revealed the posture of his heart and Who he sought to lead him in his decision making.

President Lincoln knew deep down the battle belonged to the Lord (Exodus 14:14) and God’s thoughts and His ways were higher than his. (Isaiah 55:8-9)

We can be so self absorbed, can’t we? I know I can be! We can feel entitled to our right to define freedom in any way we so desire as long as it benefits us in the moment. Even as Christians, if we’re not careful, we can become more concerned whether God is for us rather than asking the better question: Are we for Him?

THE TRUE MEANING OF FREEDOM

I believe God’s definition of freedom is simply this:

We are truly free when we are free to live for Him!

Jesus paid for us to have this liberty when He died on the cross by breaking the power (and penalty) of sin so we could come boldly into the very presence of His Heavenly Father.

God reminded me what He told Moses in Exodus 8:1:

“Go to Pharaoh and say to him, ‘This is what the LORD says: Let My people go, so that they may worship Me.'”

The ESV version uses the word ‘serve’ in place of ‘worship’.

Doesn’t this remind you how God lead another group of people to freedom so they could serve Him?

In the 17th century, our North American Colonies were settled by men and women who escaped religious persecution in Europe so they could freely live for God and worship Him here. Many founding fathers were very active in their churches.

The father of our country, George Washington, exemplified integrity and character in his leadership. I’ve always loved the painting of him kneeling in prayer during the hard winter at Valley Forge. One of his quotes, which encouraged my heart to never give up praying for our nation, was:

“Truth will ultimately prevail where pain is taken to bring it to light.”
– George Washington

I believe God led these people to cross the vast ocean to this land and established us as a great independent nation because our hearts and knees were humbly bowed in reverence to Him.

Why did God do this? So we could be free to serve and live for Him …

FREEDOM IN CHRIST – Bible Verses on Freedom 

Psalm 119:105 tells us that God’s Word is a lamp for our feet and a light for our path. Below are 40 Bible Verses on becoming and staying free. I pray your heart is encouraged as you soak in His Truth today. Never give up praying for our Nation. A revival of epic proportions is coming!

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the Gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those are oppressed, to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord.” Luke 4:18-19 

“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

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

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6 

“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 13:38-39 

“For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.” Romans 6:14 

“But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life.” Romans 6:22 

“But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome, eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:22-23 

“But now we are released from the law, having died to that which held us captive, so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit and not in the old way of the written code.” Romans 7:6 

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.”
Romans 8:1-2 

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” Romans 8:15 

“Creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.”
Romans 8:21

“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.” Ephesians 1:7 

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8 

“In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in Him.” Ephesians 3:12 

“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 

“But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles of the world, whose slaves you want to be once more?” Galatians 4:9 

“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.” Galatians 5:1 

“But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.” Galatians 5:18 

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:13-14 

“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16 

“If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25 

“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?” Colossians 2:20 

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.” 1 Corinthians 6:12 

“But take care that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.” 1 Corinthians 8:9 

For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 1 Corinthians 9:19 

“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. 1 Corinthians 10:23 

“For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
2 Corinthians 3:17 

“But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.” James 1:25 

“So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty.” James 2:12 

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 

“Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.” 1 Peter 2:16 

“The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.” Psalm 34:19 

“Because He holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows My Name. When he calls to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.” Psalm 91:14-15 

Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 97:10 

“Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free.”
Psalm 118:5 

“And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought out Your precepts.” Psalm 119:45

My friend, don’t be afraid to shine His light brightly into the darkness!

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