The Courage to Live “[F]ree: A Journey through GalatiansGalatians 3:7–22 [NIV]1. Intro: If there has ever been confirmation that the LORD gave me the word courage as the word of the year, it was this week.a. It takes courage to live “free” in the LORD. What do I mean by “free?” b. When I define “free” I mean to be in love with GOD so much and our LORD JESUS CHRIST that I live a life unashamed of my relationship with HIM. i. My heart is changed…and people see it. (I trust HIM!)ii. My mind has changed…and people see it. (The way I filter situations and decisions)iii. My emotions have changed…and people see it. (My affections have changed)iv. My will has changed…and people see it. (GOD’s agenda is my agenda)2. Main Idea: The more we understand CHRIST’s redemption the more we will respond in “freedom!”a. Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restorationi. Fall: GOD did not need sin for us to understand who HE is or HIS great love for us!ii. GOD’s Word and HIS presence go together! (e.g., Adam and GOD)Genesis 2:15–16 1. Fall: Rejecting GOD’s word is rejecting HIS presence! Hebrews 4:122. Example: Prophesying to dead bones (The HOLY SPIRIT works with the “word of God.”b. Responding in “freedom:” CHRIST’s redemption brings us “no condemnation!”Matthew 5:48Romans 8:1–4 i. “redeemed” = “active voice…ek…fully…agorazo…to buy, rescue…recognizing its future gain” (HELPS Word-studies)1. Illus: Single and where I am going! (Make sure we understand that where we are is just as important as where we are going!)Matthew 28:19Hebrews 12:1–32 Corinthians 5:7 [***NKJV]Isaiah 35:8And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness; it will be for those who walk on that Way. The unclean will not journey on it; wicked fools will not go about on it.Isaiah 40:3A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD ; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.2. “faith” “walk” or “highway of holiness” or “make straight the way of the Lord”c. Responding in “freedom:” CHRIST’s redemption brings reconciliation!i.