Set Free from Sin: How Jesus Empowers Us to Express Our Faith

Quick Summary: Have you ever wondered what it really means to be set free from sin? In this devotional, we’ll explore how Jesus not only frees us from sin but also invites us to boldly live out our faith without fear or shame. Through a personal story and the truth of Romans 6, we’ll discuss the kind of spiritual freedom that transforms your everyday walk with God.

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Scripture Focus: Set Free from Sin

But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance. You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.

–Romans 6:17-18

An “Aha” Moment that Changed Everything

Have you ever had a powerful “aha” moment? I had such a moment when I was in high school. I was in a critique group in a creative writing class. Even in high school, I loved to write and dreamed of being a writer.

However, I was a bit insecure. My insecurities made it difficult for me to commit to decisions while writing. Should I portray a character a certain way? Did I describe the setting enough? I questioned my ability to write. During critique sessions with my peers and teachers, I would often feel like I had to incorporate all of the advice I was given to make my story a success.

Then one day, when it was my turn to get feedback on a story I was writing, I had the strangest realization. For the first time, I understood that I could choose to ignore the advice of my teachers and peers. If I felt strongly over the artistic vision of my story, I could decide to ignore their advice or only take part of it.

It may sound silly but that “aha” moment led me to take more risks in my writing. I felt free to express myself, try new ideas, and better advocate for my decisions as a writer during critique groups. My confidence as a writer grew because I felt free.

Spiritual Freedom: The Ultimate “Aha” Moment

Have you ever had that kind of epiphany? A moment when the weight of expectation lifted and you were able to express yourself more freely? Through the Apostle Paul, we learn that Jesus purchased that kind of freedom for us. In Romans 6:20-23, Paul says:

When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness. What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death! But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

In this verse, Paul explains that we are now free from sin and able to choose to live in holiness. Since sin has negative consequences, shame and death, we are free from those, too. In fact, we are now free to express our love for God through holy living.

Paul’s writings remind us that we were held captive by our sin until Jesus set us free. Through His death and resurrection, we now have an opportunity to give Jesus the pen to our story and allow Him to freely express His love and grace in our lives.

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Jesus Set Us Free from Sin to Express Our Faith

Just as I had an “aha” moment as a young writer, we also need to have an “aha” moment in our faith. We need to fully digest the knowledge that we are free from sin. Not only are we free, but Jesus has become the storyteller of our lives; He’s the one who writes the beginning and end of our story of faith (Hebrews 12:2). Only when we realize that we have a powerful advocate in Jesus can we walk in the freedom He purchased for us.

Having freedom in Christ means I am free to pray boldly and know God will answer my request. I am free to receive the eternal love of God, a love that has the power to upend the universe, without fear. And I am free to break away from past mistakes and immerse myself fully in my faith. I am free to embrace a whole new identity in Christ!

As believers, we’ve been set free from sin by Christ to be God’s beloved children and heirs to a beautiful eternal future. Let’s start expressing our faith today through the prayer below!

Key Takeaways about Spiritual Freedom:

Freedom in Christ is real and transformative. We are no longer slaves to sin but are empowered to live righteously
Jesus is the author of our faith. When we surrender to Him, He writes our story with love and grace
We Need “aha” moments in our faith. Recognizing our freedom can radically shift how we live out our faith
We are free to boldly pray, love, and grow. Now that we’ve been set free from sin, we can let go of shame or fear
We have a new identity in Christ. We are free to be God’s beloved children, and we are heirs to a beautiful eternal future

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Prayer Celebrating Our Freedom from Sin

May the truth that we have been set free take our breath away. May it fill us with a supernatural joy. And may we take the steps to fully express our faith freely and embrace our new identity in Christ! In Jesus’ name, amen!

Frequently Asked Questions about Spiritual Freedom

Q: What does it mean to be set free in Christ?

A: Being set free in Christ means we are no longer slaves to sin, guilt, or shame. Through Jesus’ sacrifice, we are empowered to live righteously and walk in close relationship with God.

Q: How do I live out my freedom in Christ daily?

A: You can live in that freedom by embracing your identity as God’s beloved child, spending daily time with God in prayer and scripture, and boldly expressing your faith in daily decisions.

Q: What does Romans 6 teach us about sin and righteousness?

A: Romans 6 explains that before Christ, we were slaves to sin, but now we are free to serve God. This spiritual freedom leads to holiness and eternal life, rather than shame and separation.