True Independence!
July 4th marks the date, in 1776, on which our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, declaring our freedom from England and our determination to be a free and sovereign nation. Accordingly, we celebrate July 4th as Independence Day.
For 250 years the United States of America has stood as a symbol of freedom to oppressed peoples around the globe. Moreover, we have repeatedly defended not only our freedom from oppressors, but that of other nations, as well.
Unfortunately, the blessing of freedom is frequently taken for granted. We would be wise to remember that our nation was not always free,and that winning (and preserving) our independence has cost the lives of 1.3 million men and women. Moreover, there are powers both without and within that are determined to see our independence come to an end. We must stand vigilant against such enemies.
More importantly, however, our beloved Independence Day pales in comparison with “Independence Day (from the guilt of sin)." This occurs when a sinner hears and believes the gospel (1 Cor. 15:1), confesses Christ as God's Son (Matt. 10:32), repents of sin (Acts 17:30) and is baptized for the remission of sins (Act 2:38). At that moment the blood of Jesus cleanses him from the guilt of all past sins (Acts 22:16).
Moreover, he is “delivered…from the power of darkness and conveyed…into the kingdom of the Son” (Col. 1:13). As long as he remains faithful to Christ, he is assured of eternal life in heaven (Rom. 6:22; Rev. 2:10).
No earthly independence even comes close. Have YOU been set free from your sins by the blood of Jesus? If not, then why not throw off the shackles of sin, and obey the gospel TODAY?
Building Faith that Sticks in 2026!
Dennis
July 4th marks the date, in 1776, on which our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, declaring our freedom from England and our determination to be a free and sovereign nation. Accordingly, we celebrate July 4th as Independence Day.
For 250 years the United States of America has stood as a symbol of freedom to oppressed peoples around the globe. Moreover, we have repeatedly defended not only our freedom from oppressors, but that of other nations, as well.
Unfortunately, the blessing of freedom is frequently taken for granted. We would be wise to remember that our nation was not always free,and that winning (and preserving) our independence has cost the lives of 1.3 million men and women. Moreover, there are powers both without and within that are determined to see our independence come to an end. We must stand vigilant against such enemies.
More importantly, however, our beloved Independence Day pales in comparison with “Independence Day (from the guilt of sin)." This occurs when a sinner hears and believes the gospel (1 Cor. 15:1), confesses Christ as God's Son (Matt. 10:32), repents of sin (Acts 17:30) and is baptized for the remission of sins (Act 2:38). At that moment the blood of Jesus cleanses him from the guilt of all past sins (Acts 22:16).
Moreover, he is “delivered…from the power of darkness and conveyed…into the kingdom of the Son” (Col. 1:13). As long as he remains faithful to Christ, he is assured of eternal life in heaven (Rom. 6:22; Rev. 2:10).
No earthly independence even comes close. Have YOU been set free from your sins by the blood of Jesus? If not, then why not throw off the shackles of sin, and obey the gospel TODAY?
Building Faith that Sticks in 2026!
Dennis
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