Unchained – Condemnation Free Living

UNCHAINED – Condemnation FREE Living

Introduction

Host: Hello everyone, and welcome to today’s message. We’re about to embark on a journey of understanding how to live without condemnation. Condemnation can weigh heavily on our hearts, but today, we will learn how to find freedom and grace through Christ. Let’s begin with a prayer.

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We thank You for Your amazing love and mercy. As we reflect on the scriptures, we are grateful for Your forgiveness and the new life You give us. Just as You cleansed Joshua, cleanse us from our sins consciousness and clothe us in Your righteousness.

Help us to live as new creations, guided by Your Spirit. Bless our time together and draw us closer to You.

In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

Our central message today is: Freedom in Christ from all condemnation. We will explore this through various scriptures from both the Old and New Testaments. Let’s dive in.

Part 1: The Accusation of the Law

Host: Let’s start by talking about the law and its role in bringing condemnation. In John 5:45, we read:

John 5:45 (NKJV): “Do not think that I shall accuse you to the Father; there is one who accuses you—Moses, in whom you trust.”

Explanation: In the Bible, Jesus often talked to people who were well-versed in the Old Testament laws given by Moses. These individuals, including the Pharisees and Sadducees, believed that following these laws perfectly would bring them closer to God.

Jesus’ Message: Jesus wanted them to understand that merely following rules was not enough. They needed to believe in Him and have faith.

Additional Scriptures:

1. Galatians 3:24 (NKJV): “Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.”
   • Explanation: The law acts as a teacher, showing us our need for Jesus. It points out our wrongs, highlighting the necessity of believing in Him.
     
2. John 3:16 (NKJV): “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
   • Explanation: God’s love is so profound that He sent Jesus. Believing in Him grants us eternal life.
     

Imagine having a big book of school rules. These rules guide behavior, and breaking them shows where we’ve gone wrong. Jesus, our new teacher, emphasizes that understanding His love and accepting His forgiveness is more important than just adhering to rules.

How the Law Accuses Us:

1. Romans 3:20 (NKJV): “Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.”
   • Explanation: The law reveals our mistakes but cannot justify us before God.
     
2. Romans 7:7 (NKJV): “What shall we say then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! On the contrary, I would not have known sin except through the law.”
   • Explanation: The law teaches us what is wrong, like how we learn that jealousy is a sin.
     
3. 2 Corinthians 3:6-9 (NKJV): “For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”
   • Explanation: The old law, while glorious, highlights our wrongs and makes us feel condemned. The Spirit, however, brings life and righteousness.
     
4. Galatians 3:10-11 (NKJV): “For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse… ‘The just shall live by faith.'”
   • Explanation: Attempting to follow the law perfectly places us under a curse, as it’s impossible to do so. Instead, God desires our faith, which justifies us.
     

Why This Matters:

1. Rules Show Us Our Mistakes: The law helps us recognize our errors but doesn’t enable us to live righteously.
   
2. Jesus Shows Us Love and Forgiveness: Despite our mistakes, Jesus loves and forgives us, helping us overcome our weaknesses.
   

Supporting Scriptures:

1. Romans 5:8 (NKJV): “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
   • Explanation: God’s love is so great that Jesus died for us even while we were still sinners.
     
2. 1 John 1:9 (NKJV): “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
   • Explanation: Confessing our sins to Jesus brings forgiveness and cleansing.
     

Part 2: The Victory in Christ

Host: Here’s the good news: We have victory over the accuser through Christ. Revelations 12:10 tells us:

Revelations 12:10 (NKJV): “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down.”

We have victory and strength in Christ. Let’s look at Zechariah 3:1-5, where Joshua the high priest is accused by Satan but is cleansed and clothed in righteousness.

Zechariah 3:1-5 (NKJV):

1. 
   “Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him.”
   
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   “And the Lord said to Satan, ‘The Lord rebuke you, Satan! The Lord who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is this not a brand plucked from the fire?'”
   
3. 
   “Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and was standing before the Angel.”
   
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   “Then He answered and spoke to those who stood before Him, saying, ‘Take away the filthy garments from him.’ And to him He said, ‘See, I have removed your iniquity from you, and I will clothe you with rich robes.'”
   
5. 
   “And I said, ‘Let them put a clean turban on his head.’ So they put a clean turban on his head, and they put the clothes on him. And the Angel of the Lord stood by.”
   

Key Points:

1. Joshua the High Priest: Represents the people and stands accused by Satan.
   
2. Rebuke of Satan: God rebukes Satan, asserting His authority and choosing Jerusalem (and His people).
   
3. Filthy Garments: Symbolize sin and impurity.
   
4. Removal of Sin: God removes Joshua’s filthy garments and clothes him in rich robes, symbolizing forgiveness and righteousness.
   
5. New Identity: The clean turban signifies a renewed identity and purity, preparing Joshua to serve God.
   

Part 3: Transformation Through Grace

Host: Let’s talk about transformation through grace. One powerful story is the prodigal son’s restoration in Luke 15:22.

Luke 15:22 (NKJV): “But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.'” This story illustrates God’s readiness to forgive and restore us. Similarly, Isaiah 61:10 speaks of joy and transformation through God’s righteousness.

Isaiah 61:10 (NKJV): “I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness.”

Part 4: Empowered by the Spirit

Host: Finally, let’s focus on the Holy Spirit’s role in our lives. Zechariah 4:6-7 emphasizes that it’s not by might nor by power, but by God’s Spirit.

Zechariah 4:6-7 (NKJV): “‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the LORD of hosts. ‘Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain!'”

In the New Testament, Acts 1:8 reaffirms this empowerment.

Acts 1:8 (NKJV): “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” The Holy Spirit empowers us to live victoriously, guiding and strengthening us in our daily walk.

Conclusion

Host: To summarize, we’ve learned about:

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  Freedom from condemnation through Christ.
  
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  Victory over the accuser.
  
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  Transformation through God’s grace.
  
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  Empowerment by the Holy Spirit.
  

I encourage you all to embrace a condemnation-free mindset, rely on God’s Spirit, and trust in His provision.

Thank you for joining us today. May you walk in the freedom and grace that Christ provides. God bless you all.

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