In what ways can we live free from the curse through Christ today? Galatians 3:13—The Foundation of Our Freedom Galatians 3:13: “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us—for it is written: ‘Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.’” What the Curse Brought • Separation from God’s presence (Genesis 3:23) • Condemnation and death (Romans 6:23) • Bondage to sin’s power (Romans 7:23) • Futility and decay in creation (Romans 8:20–21) • Fear of judgment (Hebrews 10:27) Ways We Live Free from the Curse Today • Freedom from condemnation – “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1–2) • Freedom from sin’s dominion – “For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.” (Romans 6:14) • Freedom as new creations – “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation…” (2 Corinthians 5:17) • Freedom to draw near to God – “In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence.” (Ephesians 3:12) • Freedom from fear of judgment – “Perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment.” (1 John 4:18) • Freedom to enjoy Abraham’s blessing – “He redeemed us… so that the blessing of Abraham would come to the Gentiles… so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.” (Galatians 3:14) Practices for Walking in Freedom • Renew the mind daily with Scripture (Romans 12:2) • Confess and turn from sin promptly (1 John 1:9) • Yield to the Spirit’s leading (Galatians 5:16) • Stay connected to believers for encouragement (Hebrews 10:24–25) • Speak blessing, not curse-shaped words (Proverbs 18:21) Looking Ahead • Creation itself “will be set free from its bondage to decay” (Romans 8:21). • “There will no longer be any curse.” (Revelation 22:3) • Until then, redeemed people showcase the coming freedom, living out the victory Christ secured on the cross. |
    |