At this time of year, our nation is focused on celebrating freedom and independence from a foreign oppressor. Likewise, many people find themselves spiritually bound to an oppressive system of what’s called legalism. Do you feel like life in Christ is a bunch of checking boxes and performing rituals in the hopes you’re “good enough” for God’s grace? In this first of a two-part series, we will look at how Jesus breaks those chains, and who we are freed to be in His name.