Truly Free
Through faith, we can experience God's redemption and be truly free from the power of sin.
In this sermon transcript titled 'Truly Free' by Basilia Schlink, the speaker shares her personal struggle with sin and her search for freedom. She finds solace in a Bible verse from John 8:36, where Jesus promises that those who believe in Him will be truly free. The speaker encourages listeners to engage in a battle of faith against their sins, committing themselves to God's chastening and allowing Him to break their rebelliousness. She emphasizes the power of Jesus' name in overcoming sin and encourages listeners to strive in faith, knowing that Christ can conquer every sin.
Full Transcript
God lives and works today. Who wouldn't like to experience His reality and redemptive power, especially with respect to one's character faults and sinful bondages? Listen to today's meditation by Basilia Schlink called, Truly Free. Once, when I couldn't get free from the power of certain sins, and was on the verge of despair, I read a Bible word which filled me with joy.
It was one of Jesus' words to His disciples from John 8, verse 36. So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. In faith, I claimed this verse for myself.
Jesus had spoken these words to people like me, who were also bound in the chains of sin, and didn't know how to become free. I was so happy to have found in Jesus my full redemption. And indeed, after several years I experienced, Jesus truly sets us free.
But I don't see anything of Jesus' redemption in my life, even though I call Him my Savior. To be completely honest, I've been a Christian for a long time, but in all the years that I've known the Lord, nothing has really changed. Whenever my will is crossed, I still rebel.
And as a Christian, I'm so indifferent. How did you become free? I fought with a weapon, the victorious name of Jesus. Before His name, all the powers of sin must flee.
But let's not waste time. Let's begin a battle of faith right now with a song. You are the conqueror, for you have ransomed me.
I trust in your great victory. You are the conqueror, my fetters breaking, redeeming me with precious blood. You are the conqueror, I joy believing.
You have my ransom fully paid. You are the conqueror, who can release me from evil, lying in my blood. You are the conqueror, I'm now a sinner.
Rejoice, your triumph is now mine. Pray this way, fighting the battle of faith against your sins. Commit yourself to ways of chastening, allowing God to break your rebelliousness and wake you out of your lukewarmness through His judgments.
Then, if you don't become tired in the battle of faith, a transformation will occur. For God's promise is yea and amen. And through His Son, Jesus Christ, He will make you truly free.
The battle cry rings round the world. It's challenge even to hell is heard. Jesus, the Lord, is victor.
He has subdued the devil's might, for He has won the fateful fight on Calvary's cross so dreadful. So strive in faith that you will win, for Christ can conquer every sin. Christ's help means always victory.
He stretches out His strong right hand. Our foes before Him cannot stand, and they are all defeated. Alleluia! Alleluia! If you do not have access to the web, please contact this radio station for our postal address.
God bless you.
Sermon Outline
- The Reality of God's Redemption
- The Battle of Faith
- The Promise of Transformation
- God's promise is yea and amen
- Through Jesus Christ, we will be truly free
Key Quotes
“So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” — Basilea Schlink
“You are the conqueror, for you have ransomed me.” — Basilea Schlink
“For God's promise is yea and amen.” — Basilea Schlink
Application Points
- Commit to ways of chastening to allow God to break your rebelliousness and wake you out of your lukewarmness.
- Use the victorious name of Jesus to overcome your sins and experience transformation in your life.
- Claim Jesus' promise of freedom in faith and trust in His great victory to be truly free.