God’s Path to Freedom

1 John 1:5-10

1 John 1:5-10 5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:

1 John 1:5-10 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

1 John 1:5-10 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

What takes away a persons freedom?

1. Sin comes into a life2. Sin reaches deeper into this life3. Sin begins to dominate4. Sin enslaves and becomes the master

What doesn’t work to gain freedom1. Acting religious v. 62. Living in denial v. 83. Trying to make it work without God’s help

How do we gain this freedom?

What do we mean by freedom?

John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

How do we gain this freedom?

1. By confessing our sin To admit our wrong To forsake our sin God will forgive God will cleanse us

How do we gain this freedom?1. By confessing our sin2. By receiving God’s forgiveness

It is a deliberate act It is done by faith

How do we gain this freedom?1. By confessing our sin2. By receiving God’s forgiveness3. By walking in the Light

Jesus is the Light Jesus is our freedom

Jesus sets us free

John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

Freedom from the chains that bind us

What does this freedom feel like?