Freedom

It is Impossible to Be Neutral - Romans 6:19 – 6:23 (commentary)

It is impossible to be neutral in life. Every person has a master - either God on Satan. A Christian is not someone who has no potential to sin, but someone who is no longer a slave to sin. You are free to choose between the two masters, but you are not free to choose the consequ …

Reassurance of Israel’s Future Restoration - Isaiah 52:1 – 52:15 (commentary)

A third wake-up call is addressed to Jerusalem and is a command not only to wake up, but to dress up (vv. 1-6). She must put on her beautiful garments (v. 1). She shall no longer be a servant girl trodden under foot by the gentile nations but she shall once again be the hol …

Jeremiah Goes Free - Jeremiah 39:11 – 39:18 (commentary)

Babylon had a strange foreign policy toward conquered lands. They deported the rich and powerful, leaving only the very poor in charge, thus making them grateful to their conquerors. (v. 10). This policy helped to assure them conquered populations would not revolt. God h …