Introduction

Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving deep into Romans 8:21, a verse that speaks to the glorious liberty of the apostle, the finished work of Christ, and the hope of creation. As we begin to unpack this, I remember the words of A.W. Tozer who once said, "God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which He must work."

Now, let's read together Romans 8:21, "That the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God." These words speak to our hope, our freedom, and the incredible work that God has done for us.

Let us pray. Dear Heavenly Father, as we delve into your Word today, we ask that you open our hearts and minds to truly understand the depth of your love for us. May the truth of your finished work in Christ, the hope of creation, and the liberty we have in you, resonate deeply within us, transforming our perspectives and strengthening our faith. We thank you for this time together and for your Word that is alive and powerful. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.

The Glorious Liberty of the Apostle

The Glorious Liberty of the Apostle is not a freedom to do as one pleases, but rather, it is a freedom from the bondage of sin and death, a freedom that is only made possible through the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

A. This glorious liberty is for both the apostle Paul and all who believe in Christ. It is a liberty that is rooted in our identity as children of God. When we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior, we are adopted into God's family, and we share in the same glorious liberty that the apostle Paul experienced. This liberty frees us from the bondage of sin and death, and it empowers us to live a life that is pleasing to God.

B. The glorious liberty of the apostle is also a freedom from the law. The law, as Paul explains in Romans, was given to reveal our sinfulness and our need for a Savior. But the law could not save us. It could only condemn us. But in Christ, we are no longer under the law, but under grace. This is the glorious liberty of the apostle, a freedom from the condemnation of the law and a freedom to live under the grace of God.

C. This liberty compels us to live a life that is pleasing to God, a life that is led by the Spirit and not by the flesh. This is the glorious liberty of the apostle, a freedom that empowers us to live a life of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These are the fruits of the Spirit, and they are the evidence of our liberty in Christ.

D. The glorious liberty of the apostle is not a freedom from suffering, but a freedom in suffering. Paul, who suffered greatly for the sake of Christ, understood this well. He wrote in Romans 8:18, "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." This is the glorious liberty of the apostle, a freedom that enables us to endure suffering with hope, knowing that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

The Finished Work of Christ

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