Category: Freedom In Christ

Bible Verse of The Day – 12-7-20

2 Corinthians 3:17 (NKJV) 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

As I was sitting at my desk working on a bunch of devotionals that pastor Ellie and I had written recently, this particular scripture popped into my head. So, I figured I’d take a look at it and do some more writing.

I want to look at two things today; a cause and the effect of that cause.

Now, let’s clarify that a cause is really an action or a circumstance. The effect will be the result of that action or that circumstance.

First, the cause.

The very first part of this scripture establishes one thing; that the Lord is the Spirit.

Now that this is established, we can move on to the actual cause.

The cause (action or circumstance) is this; the presence of the Spirit of the Lord.

So, what is the effect of the presence of the Spirit of the Lord?

There is liberty!

Liberty is a big word when it comes to what it can mean.

Freedom, emancipation from bondage, divine privilege.

You see, God is a God who sets us free. He doesn’t just “save us”. He wants to give us true freedom. Freedom from sin, freedom from anxiety, freedom from hopelessness, freedom from depression, freedom from oppression, and freedom from so many other things that would try to keep us tied down and bound.

It isn’t as complicated as so many might make it seem.

The presence of God’s Spirit equals liberty (freedom). Where the Spirit of God is, there can be no sin, no bondage, no depression, no anxiety, etc.

Where these things do exist, we need to invite and allow the Spirit of God to be present and to dwell in all of His fullness.

Then, and only then, will we see true freedom.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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Bible Verse of The Day – 4-29-20

Galatians 5:1 (NKJV) 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.

Stand fast: Remain where you are. Don’t stray. Don’t wander. Don’t leave where you are.

All of these indicate that if we are in Christ, we need to stay put, not wandering from where we are.

We have been given salvation, liberty, and freedom from the bondage of the law and of the flesh, by God’s grace.

By this salvation, Christ has made us free!

Never again should we be entangled, enslaved or burdened by the yoke of bondage, manmade religion and rituals, with its rules, laws and burdens.

Jesus didn’t die for us so we could brush off what He did and tangle ourselves up in the bondage of religion.

On the contrary, He died to set us free from these types of entanglements.

The verse above was written by Paul, warning Christians of that time not to allow themselves to become tied up in the Jewish law.

In today’s times, there is even more that we can get caught up in, causing us to forget what Jesus did for us, and, more importantly, why He did it.

He died not only to save us from our sinful selves, but also to allow us access to the Father, without having to jump through hoops to obtain that access.

Stand fast, and do not be entangled again.

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Bible Verse of The Day – 12-18-19

John 10:10 (NKJV) 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

It’s funny how the world will pervert the things of God, turn them upside down and then convince people that it is truth.

Think about it. We hear so much about different kinds of “freedom”. The “freedom” to be who we want to be, no matter what that is. The “freedom” to do what we want to do. The “freedom” to act the way we want to act.

At a quick glance, there might not seem to be anything wrong with this. After all, didn’t Jesus come to set us free?

Well, yes. But not that kind of free.

Many, many times, the things that we hear about freedom are twisted, perverted versions of freedom. Biblical truth has been either removed or warped in some way that causes it to become quite contrary to what God intended.

We see it a lot these days, and it is truly very sad, because much of it leads people into bondage, not into freedom.

If it feels good, do it. It’s your life, so just live it the way you want. Be whoever and whatever you want to be.

These are just a few of the catch phrases that we hear tossed around to represent what we’re told is freedom. There are many, many more.

This is the world’s version of freedom vs. true freedom in Christ. One isn’t freedom at all. The other is true freedom.

How do we know true freedom from the counterfeit offered by the enemy?

The counterfeit will lead us into things that we feel trapped in; adultery, sodomy, addictions, fornication, thievery, rebellion and much more. In the end, they all lead to death, either spiritually or physically.

Oh, they might seem like freedom at first because we are doing whatever we choose. But sooner or later the walls begin to close in on us, or come crashing down around us. And then we are scurrying around, looking for a way out.

Jesus is the way out. He is the way to freedom. The freedom He brings will deliver us from the counterfeit freedom that the world has promised us.

And the best part about freedom in Jesus is that it is true freedom, not smoke and mirrors or something fake.

So, if you have been told you’re free, but you don’t really feel free, you probably aren’t.

John 8:36 (NKJV) 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-2-19

Galatians 5:13 (NKJV) 13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

We have been called to liberty.

Jesus came and walked among us to show us and teach us how to walk in freedom. And then He died, willingly, to make that freedom available to us.

His death was not in vain. He had a specific purpose; Freedom from sin and death for those who would choose to follow Him and apply His sacrifice to their own lives on a personal level.

We can choose to follow Him and walk in the freedom that He has offered us. Or we can follow Him and tie ourselves down with so many things.

Sometimes the things that tie us down are things that we have pulled into our relationship with Him. How does this happen?

We put our faith in Christ, which sets us free, and then we begin to entangle ourselves in things that we think are part of Christianity, only to become less and less free as time goes by. Before we know it, we are a slave to religion, whereas God has called us to become slaves to righteousness.

Romans 6:18 (NKJV) 18 And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.

Being a slave to righteousness is not slavery at all! But, rather, true freedom in Christ. Because as we embrace Christ and grow in our relationship with Him, we shake off the chains of sin, leaving us free to experience a full, abundant life in Christ.

And this is why God doesn’t want us entangling ourselves in chains again through religious bondage or other types of things that ensnare us.

John 8:36 (NKJV) 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-31-19

Romans 3:21-22 (NKJV) 21 But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe…

After centuries of following the tenets of the law, God saw fit to set people free through the blood of Jesus Christ.

No longer are we required to follow every little letter of the law, trying desperately to get it right.

Now, instead, we have been set free in Christ, living under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

The verse above says that this is the righteousness of God, apart from the law, that has been revealed. And it is available to us through faith in Christ.

There are no rituals required. There is no schedule to follow. There are no specific prayers to pray. We don’t even need a priest!

God has made it possible for us to have direct access to Him, through Jesus.

The veil of the temple was torn in two when Christ died, giving us access to the holy of holies.

Mark 15:38 (NKJV) 38 Then the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.

We should no longer live as though we are under the law, feeling tied to man-made traditions and ceremonies.

It’s time to be set free from the constraints of religion and live in the freedom that Jesus died to give us all.

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-21-19

Romans 8:1-2 (NKJV) 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.

There is no condemnation, damnation or criticism to us, Sons and Daughters in Christ. Isn’t that awesome to know?

We are free, as we walk according to the Spirit. This means that we sincerely try to do what God wants or expects from us.

Sometimes we might feel like we are dying because of the effort and discipline we have to put towards it. But its important to remember that our efforts are pleasing to our Lord, and well worth it.

Just imagine the Lord saying to us, “well done”!

Matthew 25:21 (NKJV) 21 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

Be encouraged today. God sees your efforts. He sees you pressing in at times when it would be easier to give up. He is pleased with you for sticking it out and doing the right thing in spite of the circumstances around you.

Good things don’t come when we sit back and do nothing. It takes hard work and pressing through. It takes walking according to the Spirit, not the flesh. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 7-22-18 – The Whirlpool Effect

Please click to watch the videoGreetings in the name of Jesus. 

Whirlpools are very powerful. In today’s video we talk about something we like to call “The Whirlpool Effect. 

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The whirlpool effect can have terrible impacts on our lives if we let it. But it doesn’t have to be that way or stay that way. God gives us the power to break free from it if we ask Him to help us. 

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We all experience the whirlpool effect at some point, relating to different aspects of our lives. So we hope you’ll take just a few minutes to watch this newest video and let it help you get free of your own personal whirlpool. 

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Sincerely in Christ, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-3-18

John 8:36 (NKJV) 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.

True freedom in Christ is something that most of us have a hard time comprehending and walking out in our lives.

It’s a hard thing for us to grasp, being free… truly free.

Freedom has many different facets. It probably means different things to different people. But no matter what it might mean to you or someone else, Jesus wants us to walk in freedom each and every day.

To most people, when we think of freedom in Christ, we think of the fact that our faith in Jesus has set us free from eternal separation from God.

While that’s true, here’s what freedom really means in a deeper sense.

Freedom from death, with new life in Christ. Freedom from condemnation with God’s forgiveness. Freedom from guilt, with God’s mercy. Freedom from worrying, with God’s provision. Freedom from shame, with God’s grace. Freedom from sadness and depression, with God’s joy.

And there are so many other ways that God sets us free in Christ. But it’s important that we understand that freedom is not limited just to being forgiven for our sins. Freedom encompasses every aspect of our lives if we let it.

It’s up to us to let God teach us and show us how to live in this incredible freedom. Because if we don’t let Him teach us, we live in ignorance, carrying burdens that He never intended for us to carry.

Matthew 11:29-30 (NKJV) 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 6-23-17

John 8:32 (NKJV) 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

Truth is a funny thing. We all claim to want to know the truth about so many things. But sometimes when we actually know the truth, it can be hurtful and hard to swallow.

But, once we know the truth, we can move toward dealing with it and moving beyond it. Then and only then can we be free of the things that hurt us.

But there is another Truth that sets us free. His name is Jesus.

Jesus said that He is “the way, the truth, and the life“.

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

In the natural realm, the words and actions of others hurt us and cause us to live in bondage. But Jesus, who is the Truth, brings complete, lifelong, eternal freedom from every form of captivity.

You see, Jesus doesn’t just show us why we’re hurting. He also provides healing and deliverance from those very things and He teaches us how to live free.

His freedom is true and everlasting, unlike anything the world offers us. It isn’t based on self help or some kind of program. It doesn’t rely on an organization to make it happen. And it isn’t dependent on a leader or other person to administer it properly.

Jesus goes right to the source and touches those places deep inside of us where the wounds are deep and festering. And His touch brings the healing needed to set us free once and for all.

So we encourage you to embrace the Truth. And walk in the freedom that Jesus died to give us all.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 6-6-17

John 8:36 (NKJV) 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.

True freedom can only be found in one source; Jesus Christ.

If you have put your faith and trust in Jesus, you are free. Period. You can’t get anymore free than to be a child of the King and a joint heir with Christ!

The enemy will try to convince us that we are still in chains, bound by our sins, past and present. But the truth is that Jesus breaks the chains, once and for all.

So if we’re feeling condemned, stuck, bound, discouraged, or any other things that might try to keep us from moving forward with God, we need to remember Who it is that we are placing our faith and hope in.

He died for all of us, and His completed work is all we need to overcome death, hell and the grave, now and for eternity.

Romans 6:10 (NKJV) 10 For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God.

So lift your head. Look to heaven and thank Him for all He has done and all He is still going to do for you.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-20-17

John 3:17(NKJV) 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

There is freedom in God. He has made it so!

We shouldn’t feel condemned when we think of Him. We should not ever be afraid to go to Him.

He loves us and He would do anything to get us into a place of peace, joy and rest. He brings stability in our lives. He brings strength, focus and determination.

If we are feeling fear or condemnation today, we can be set free from them this very moment if we don’t run from Him, but instead we run to Him.

Let us pray.

Dear God,

Our beautiful heavenly Father, we come to You today in the precious name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. We ask for Your peace, joy and rest today. Give us Your wisdom and strength to make the right moves in our lives.

Please help us to stand with the right people, in the right places and listen to You carefully, when it is time to let go and move on.

Thank You, Father, for caring about our every move.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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