Title: True Freedom / Galatians 2:16-21
content true freedom
Scripture: Galatians 2:16-21
Tomorrow is the 43rd Liberation Day as we know it well. now that
The day has become meaningless, just like a day off, but this day
What we need to think about as we greet is what [True Freedom] is and how
When we do, we will be able to give grace together while thinking about whether we will have this kind of freedom.
I'm trying to share
I read a poem called [The Wrath of 8.15] by poet Kim Byung-geol. there
There is this verse in "With a burning thirst, with a torn heart, within 40 years
I called you, but how come you don't answer, your name is unanswered even when I call you out loud?
Liberation-ah, who was the overflowing heart that was the tears that were our cheers.” After all, we were in 1945.
It is a cry that there is no true political and social freedom even though it has been liberated from
All. What, then, is binding our freedom? bond us
First, find out what you are doing, and then find out the secret to real freedom.
Let's take a look together.
1. What binds our freedom?
There are so many things that bind humans.
[1] First, nature bound man.
Originally, nature was created by God for humans. But in the past
Humans are ignorant and worship the sun as a sun god, and call the sky a heavenly god.
They serve the earth as a god, they serve the earth as a god, and they serve the water as a god, and they serve it.
Stones are worshiped as stone gods, trees are worshiped as fawns, and even snakes are served.
I served cows and elephants. This is where ancient idolatry began.
will be
[2] Bad customs bind us.
Even now, when I go to India, I believe that the Ganges River is a holy river and bathe in it.
you can see that Even throwing away corpses and throwing away filth, this contamination
He believes that the river water is the holy water that washes away sins. In addition
In India, they believe in cows. But even in our country, this bad custom is
There are plenty. For example, for the person who bought it, you don't spend it shivering.
Hundreds of billions of millions of people say that if a cemetery is well used for the dead, the descendants will prosper.
We, living in the scientific age, need to change the habit of spending money quickly.
[3] Human politics, human economy, and human affairs made for humans
There are many instances in which the Tao binds humans.
In the autobiographical novel [Human Bridle] by the British author, Semmerset, these words
comes out "Life is like a Persian carpet, no matter how glamorous it may be, it will eventually wear out.
Throw it away." Yes. So the man-made system is getting old and finally
becomes something that binds us.
We have lived under political oppression in the past, but so much
Because I've lived in it for a long time, I'm strangely familiar with the older generation.
It was.
But now we have the freedom to say what we want to say politically
and the freedom to form the government we want, more people than ever before.
However, it is still a long way from reaching developed countries. moreover
My financial freedom is still far away. In addition, among the institutions, there are many
There are many bad institutions left.
We cannot be truly free until we get rid of this.
[4] False religions and superstitions oppress us.
Of course, there is no Baal or Moloxin as they were in the past, but many modern false religions do.
is hitting Are there still people bowing down with a pig's head in front of them?
If you do, there are people holding hands in front of a big stone. Specially Golden Almighty
Righteousness is the most feared idol of modern people. Except for life and death
It is a world where money is everything.
[5] But the scariest thing is the tyrant of sin.
Until a person commits a sin, sin is seen as the most attractive being, but once he commits a crime,
Otherwise, you will suddenly turn into a tyrant. so that sin can be made beautiful
It will also make you look attractive. At first, [just once] [just this time], we
He tempts you, but once you commit it, he threatens with [I will expose you if you don't listen to me]
is. Sin is such a terrible thing. Therefore, when we sin, we immediately repent
Otherwise, we cannot enjoy true freedom.
2. So what does true freedom mean?
First, it is important for us to distinguish between freedom and liberation. Freedom is inner liberation
means This is called Freedom in English. Next, liberation
There is external freedom, or Liberty. Therefore, Liberty is a political and social
Freedom from external oppression such as enemy and economic liberation
By 'freedom of conscience' or liberty of religion is meant inner freedom.
However, the Bible does not mention external freedom. because
Because what really matters is inner freedom. The era of external liberation
The more fundamental is the inner product, because it is obtained gradually with change.
being freedom.
So what does the Bible mean by true freedom?
[1] True freedom means freedom from the law.
Because we have all been justified by faith in the gospel age of the New Testament.
For by the law we are all justified by faith.
Then we got it. If you don't keep the law, will you go to hell? ha
There are people who are trembling. Brothers and sisters, we are all free from the law
I have been given The law only convicts of sin, but does not result in salvation.
The Lord made us to be saved by grace, through faith
So we don't have to fear the law.
[2] True freedom means freedom from sin.
But the Bible says, "There is none righteous, not even one."
have committed this sin."
No one can be free. But the Bible says Jesus Christ
He declares that he can be cleansed with the blood of the answer right here
There is.
[3] Only when we are freed from death can we say that we are truly free.
There are many scary things in this world, but nothing is as scary as death. uh
Lin Ae also gets stuck when [you die], no matter how rich or powerful a person is.
In the face of death, I am terrified. But looking at the Bible, Jesus Christ is the only way of death.
You said you have conquered power. Not only that, but anyone who follows him
He said he could overcome death. Therefore, on Liberation Day, we
We must obtain true freedom, which is freedom from the law and
It means to be freed from death, to be freed from death. all of you
I pray in the name of the Lord that such blessings may be with you. [Amen]
3. What, then, must we do to attain true freedom?
[1] I must first die by being crucified with the Lord.
As a natural person, no matter what I do, I cannot have true freedom. in the law
will get entangled. You will be drawn to sin. And finally, the crossroads of death
It is the fate of mankind to fall mercilessly in the face of the gun. Therefore, first
When a person dies on the cross and has the new life that God gives us, we must
You can be really free.
Napoleon's wife, Josephine, was famous for her luxury. too crazy
It was so luxurious that even Emperor Napoleon could not afford it. world
Silver goes round and round, and Napoleon has abdicated his throne and has been in exile.
All. When he heard the news that Josephine had died, Napoleon said, "Now that Josephine is
I'll be happy," he said.
That's right. Humans are afflicted with various diseases. luxury disease, power disease, pleasure
Rock disease, selfishness, arrogance, distrust, etc. There are too many. this i have to die
disappears. In other words, my old self is buried, and the Lord is in me.
Only those who have life in their hearts can enjoy true freedom.
So what is eternal life? In John 17:3 we read, “Eternal life is the only true
knowing you and Jesus Christ whom you sent."
The word to know here does not mean intellectual knowledge, but deep fellowship.
saying that.
He who has experiential knowledge is not bound by the law and is not led by sin.
Nor does he live in fear of death.
[2] John 8:32 says, "The truth will set you free."
In other words, those who realize the truth possess true freedom. example
Were human beings liberated from nature when they heard and realized the truth of natural science?
All. The same goes for anything else. If you are ignorant, you will become entangled. therefore
Humans must realize the truth. But the truth of the Bible is the truth of the world.
is not saying It tells the fundamental truth about human beings. again
In other words, humans are creatures made in the image of God, but because of sin,
If you are a servant of God, but confess your sins and accept Jesus Christ as your Savior,
It is only when we realize this truth that we become children of God that we become truly free people.
But the text is more than that. In John 14:6, the Lord
has said “I am the way, the truth, and the life, except through me
No one comes to the Father.” Therefore, have a deep relationship with the Lord.
It is said that only those who lose and associate with him and follow him can become truly free people.
is. do you believe Who, then, can know the truth? The Lord's Disciple
it should be
Who then becomes a disciple of the Lord? “If you abide in my words, then you are truly my disciples.
You can become a “disciple of the Lord if you abide in the word of the Lord.”
To abide in the Word here means to always meditate on the Word and obey
refers to a person.
[3] 2 Corinthians 3:17 says, "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."
is.
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit who sanctifies us. follow
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit who sets us free. Therefore, we are filled with the Holy Spirit.
If you receive and live according to the instructions of the Holy Spirit, you are not bound by the law. dragged into sin
You don't have to do it, and you don't have to tremble over death.
Now I am going to close the sermon. Tomorrow we celebrate the 43rd Liberation Day
However, they have not yet received true liberation. True liberation is freedom from the law
must be lowered. We must be freed from sin. must be freed from death
All. For that to happen, our old self must be crucified with Christ and die.
do. You must become a disciple of the Lord and realize the truth. Above all, the Holy Spirit
Become a person of the Holy Spirit who lives according to the instructions, become a person who lives in the Holy Spirit and become a true person
I bless you in the name of the Lord that you can enjoy the blessings God has given you as an inducer.
All. [Amen]
For that, there is one thing you must be careful about. According to Galatians 5:1
must never again be subject to a yoke of slavery. God gives us true freedom
But why do we sin and become slaves to sin? After I was liberated, my grandfather
I said to my mother-in-law, "Hey! You're free now, so you can go and live as you please."
I pray with your two hands, Master, where will I go to live without you?
You don't have to give me money, so I still remember praying, just feed me rice
are doing It was an ignorance that did not know the value of freedom. therefore
So we are freed by the Lord, and we go back to sin like that foolish servant.
I pray that you will not serve as servants or slaves.
[Amen]