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In John 14 Jesus said that the truth is revealed to us by the Holy Spirit.

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In John 14 Jesus said, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life.'

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In John 14 Philip told Jesus, "Show us the Father."

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Looking at John 14.

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The Cost of Freedom John 8:32-36 2 Corinthians 3:17 July 6, 2025

Freedom; the most sought-after commodity in the world.

What is freedom? The power of choice to make responsible decisions for oneself and ones future.

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The Desire for freedom is one of the strongest desires of the human soul.

Over the centuries men have given their lies and fortunes for freedom.

It is a desire placed within every human since Adam and Eve. Genesis 1:27-28

II.

Privilege of Freedom.

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It is a privilege to walk in freedom. Galatians 5:1 Romans 8:1-2

We must exercise our free rights. Acts 22:25-28 John 8:36 Galatians 3:1, 4:7

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We must use our freedom to provide it to others. 1 Corinthians 9:19

III.

The price of freedom. John 3:16 Galatians 1:4 1 Timothy 2:5-6

God is aware of your desire for freedom. He gave it to you!

He paid the price for your freedom through Jesus.

Freedom comes through surrender. Are you ready to surrender to God?

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"The enemy doesn't have to steal your light. All he has to do is convince you that your light is not worth shining."

--Emily Paul

As Christians, we're told to "shine your light," but what does that practically mean in our daily lives? In this installment of the "Identity Theft" series, titled "Flip the Switch," Emily Paul poses a crucial question: It's not if we know we're called to be a light, but are we living like it?

Drawing from Ephesians 5, Emily explains that when we accept Jesus, the light is already in us; our job is to "flip the switch" and let it out. This message will guide you through five essential truths for carrying your light effectively. You'll be challenged to let go of the shadows of your past, embrace the awkwardness of being set apart, and stay connected to the true source of power. Discover how your consistency can spark curiosity in others and learn why you must own your light, understanding that your courage can be the key to someone else's breakthrough. This message is a vital reminder that revival starts not "out there," but right inside of us.

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References:

(1) Today I include that Christ’s death gives to believers

Victory over Evil, the fifth in my list of benefits.

(2) Jesus’ death is a fulfillment of Genesis 3:15 where God spoke to the serpent: “And I will put ENMITY between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.”

(3) Jesus’ death is a fulfillment of Genesis 3:15 where God spoke to the serpent: “And I will put ENMITY between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.”

(4) Her Seed, that is, the Seed of the Woman, refers to Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The phrase “bruise His heel” certainly points to the crucifixion. Christ’s crucifixion was NO AFTERTHOUGHT of God nor to a  SWITCH to PLAN B.

(5) To most English readers, the phrase “before the ages” is difficult to understand. What ages? Was it one of the 5 Ice Ages or some biological epoch? I doubt that is what Paul meant.

In the Jewish concept of time, the word age is understood as the time period in which we now live, and heaven is the next age. So the phrase “before the ages,” should be read more properly “before this age.” This makes better sense.

(6) Paul summarizes all the aspects of Christ’s death in 4 statements beginning with the word “having” in Col. 2:13-15.

(7) The phrase “triumphing over them through Him” emphasizes that Christ’s VICTORY over SPIRITUAL EVIL has been accomplished through the INSTRUMENT of the CROSS. Jesus’ death on the cross was a REVERSAL of the expected outcome transforming what looked like DEFEAT, into what actually was a VICTORY over the forces of evil. By triumphing over them, Jesus DISARMED the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, effectively NULLIFYING their power over believers in Christ.

(8) Other religions quibble about several Christian attributes of Jesus.

Islam, for example, believes Jesus (known as Isa in Arabic) was the messiah and a prophet, but not God or the Son of God. They revere Him highly and acknowledge His miraculous birth and the miracles He performed, but they do not believe He is part of a trinity or possesses divine attributes.

(9) What I say here about Mormons comes from a book by Ron Rhodes called “10 Important Things You Can Say to a Mormon.”

(10) Mormons also profess that Jesus progressed by obedience and devotion to the truth in the spirit world until He BECAME God rather than Him laying aside some of His divine privileges to become a human according to Phil. 2:5-11. That probably is why Mormons believe that humans can become God by their own progression.

This is episode 231.

Following last week's testimony from Mark Nelson, we sit down with his parents, Paul and Helen, for a raw and emotional look behind the scenes of his miraculous story. They share their journey from a place of religious legalism to a deep, personal faith that would be tested in the most profound way.

Helen describes a season of God-ordained weeping and repentance that prepared her for the battle ahead, learning that true intercession begins not with judgment, but with godly sorrow. At the hospital, facing a grim prognosis and demonic opposition they could feel—the "spirit of death" and the "spirit of fear of death"—they refused to listen to the doctors and ran to the prayer room. Paul and Helen recount the harrowing night their son coded, the supernatural peace God provided in the critical moment, and the tangible shift they felt once the battle for his life was won. This is a powerful testimony to God’s faithfulness and the vital role of parents who will stand in the gap, fighting for their children on their knees.

Television program initially aired July 16, 2019.

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Jesus once said that in order to enter His kingdom, we must be converted. What does it mean to be converted? Have you been truly converted and how can you know for sure? The New Testament teaches that we can know and that there is a divine witness to the fact. In this broadcast of Let the Bible Speak, we pose the question for personal introspection: Was Your Conversion Genuine?

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In this session of the Wonderful Words of Life Radio program, we will be in 2 Corinthians Chapter 9. This chapter continues Paul's exhortation on the principle of "Giving and Receiving", that giving and receiving is a valid principle in the Bible and a necessary one in order to promote the furtherance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to bring glory to our Father in Heaven.

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