July 5, 2026, 9am, Godly Freedom

Happy Independence Day! America celebrates her 250th anniversary. Godly freedom, when viewed through both the Declaration of Independence and the Bible, emerges as a great gift rooted in God’s authority rather than human permission. The Declaration proclaims that all people are “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,” grounding liberty in God’s design rather than the whims of governments. Scripture reinforces this foundation, teaching that true freedom begins in the heart—where God releases people from the bondage of sin by the blood of Jesus Christ and calls them to live in righteousness, justice, and love. Together, these sources paint freedom not merely as independence from tyranny or responsibility (with the mentality that one can do whatever they please) but as the God-given ability to pursue truth in Him, live with moral responsibility, and flourish in the purpose for which we were created. May God bless America! So, let’s look at what godly freedom is…