True Freedom
Vs 21 – If they were a slave when they called don’t let it trouble you. Although it you can gain your freedom you should try. Interesting side note. Historians tell us that about 80% of the early converts to Christ were salves. The early message of the church was that Christ could set them free. When you are in physical slavery the promise of eternal freedom and spiritual freedom is very appealing.
Vs 22 – Paul alludes to this now. He says the slave who called to faith in the Lord is actually the Lord’s free person. Likewise the one who is called into the faith who was free is now the Lord’s slave. The Lord offers freedom from all issues of life but to become truly free you must be willing to give up all to follow Christ and be His slave. His Lordship in your life is the key. Who the Son sets free is free indeed.
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