Redemption and the Holy Spirit

Redemption Scriptures:

Psa. 111:9, Psa. 130:7, Matt. 20:28, Mark 10:45, Luke 2:38, Acts 20:28, Rom. 3:24–26, 1Cor. 1:30, 1 Cor. 6:20, 1 Cor. 7:23, Gal. 1:4, Gal. 2:20, Gal. 4:4, 5, Eph. 1:7, Eph. 5:2,
Col. 1:14, 20–22, 1 Tim. 2:6, Tit. 2:14, Heb. 9:12, 15, 1 Pet. 1:18, 19, Rev. 5:9, 10


Redemption of Our Souls

Whether fleeing from oppression, stepping out of a prison, or breaking a bad habit or addiction, freedom means life. There is nothing more exhilarating as knowing that the past is forgotten and that new options await. People yearn to be free.

The book of Galatians is the charter of Christian freedom. In this profound letter, Paul proclaims the reality of our liberty in Christ—freedom from the law and the power of sin, and freedom to serve our living Lord. Faith in Christ means true freedom. This was written in the time of Judaizers—an extreme Jewish faction within the church who taught that Gentile Christians had to submit to Jewish laws and traditions in addition to believing in Christ. Galatians was written, therefore, to refute the Judaizers and to call believers back to the pure gospel.

Main Themes:

1. Freedom—We are not under the jurisdiction of Jewish laws and traditions nor under the authority of Jerusalem. Faith in Jesus brings true freedom from sin and from the futile attempt to be right with God by keeping the law.
a. What does freedom mean to you?

2. Holy Spirit—We become Christians through the work of the Holy Spirit. He brings new life; even our faith to believe is a gift from Him. The Holy Spirit instructs, guides, leads and gives us power. He ends our bondage to evil desires and he creates in us love, joy, peace and many other wonderful changes.
a. What examples to you have of the Holy Spirit working in your life?

Main Importance:

1. We are free in Christ and yet freedom is a privilege. We are not free to disobey Christ or practice immorality, but we are free to serve the risen Christ. Let us use our freedom to love and to serve, not for wrong.

2. The Holy Spirit is at the root of our freedom. When the Holy Spirit leads us, he produces his fruit in us. Just as we are saved by faith, not deeds, we also grow by faith. By believing we can have the Holy Spirit within us helping us live for Jesus. Obey Christ by following the Holy Spirit’s leading.


Please study the Holy Spirit because He:
a. Reveals the things of God. 1Co 2:10,13.
b. Reveals the things of Christ. Joh 16:14.
c. Reveals the future. Lu 2:26; Ac 21:11.
d. Brings the words of Christ to remembrance. Joh 14:26.
e. Directs in the way of godliness. Isa 30:21; Eze 36:27.
f. Teaches saints to answer persecutors. Mr 13:11; Lu 12:12.
g. Enables ministers to teach. 1Co 12:8.
h. Guides into all truth. Joh 14:26; 16:13.

Where do you want or need the Holy Spirit to work in your life? Will you share?