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God and the Crisis of Freedom in Contemporary Society

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  • Richard Bauckham

This author discusses the modern importance that is placed on freedom. Freedom is a word that suggests almost unlimited good, but it can conceal dangers. What should our perspective on freedom be?

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Freedom's Christian Roots

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  • Johan D. Tangelder

This article looks at how the secular world thinks about freedom. The author looks at the definition of freedom from the perspective of liberalism, communism, and Nazism, as well as Hinduism and Islam. The author concludes the article by discussing how Christianity views freedom. 

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The Freedom God Is Giving You Today

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  • Leah Baugh

What does freedom in Christ look like? This article explains that freedom is being united to others, is demonstrated in our unity by the Spirit, and is learning to carry the cross with others.

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I Crave Freedom But I Pray for Providence...

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  • A. Terpstra

This article explains that John Calvin learned that real freedom is found not in pursuing your own will, but in being content with and praying for God's providence. The author draws the relevant connection to today.

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God's Sovereignty and the Human Will

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  • Arthur W. Pink

What is the nature of the human will in terms of its freedom or lack of freedom? How much power does it wield over the whole human being? This article attempts to answer these questions, highlighting in the process the natural inclination of the human will with regard to sin and God's righteousness. One observation made is that the sinner is free but only in the direction of sin.

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The Freedom We Enjoy in Our Nation

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  • James A. Laning

What is freedom? True and real freedom is freedom from the power of sin. This article argues that this is what God gives us through sanctification. The struggle between the new man and old man is explained, as is the comfort the believer has in knowing that he will be totally free from the dominion of sin.

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Legalism vs. Liberty

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  • Sam Storms

The Christian has freedom from the conscience of other people. This liberty is a protection against legalism. To argue the point this article defines what legalism is and why people often fall into its trap.

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Freedom and Authority

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  • J. I. Packer

The authority of God and submission to it is the path to true freedom. Why? This article answers this question by looking at the nature of biblical authority and how it differs from secular authority.

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Give me Authority or Give Me Death

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  • Doug Van Meter

Freedom can only be guarded by proper use of authority. This article shows that God gave the fifth commandment to guard our freedom.

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The Biblical View of Freedom

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  • Art Lindsley

True freedom can only be experienced once we are freed from sin and made slaves to Christ. This article shows how such freedom flows to bring freedom in the community.

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I'll Fly Away

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  • Peter Moelker

The temptation exists for Christians to develop a dualistic approach to life and separate themselves when facing an environment hostile to them. In this article the author shows that Christians should be involved in this world and culture because the Triune God is involved in it. They must prove to be good soldiers for Christ in this world and they must also live in freedom to enjoy God's creation.

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The Christian’s Rule of Life

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  • Maurice Roberts

This article looks at the relationship between Christian liberty and God’s law. Christian freedom is defined by God’s law; without God’s law there is no freedom.

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Jubilee Woman

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  • Peter H. Holtvluwer

This article shows how Christian women can enjoy the freedom from their sins that they receive in Christ by learning to live a life that is pleasing to Christ. This frees them from any pressure to impress or false guilt, and allows them to live out their calling at home and church.

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Free to Serve

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  • Eric Kampen

Physical freedom in a country gives a certain responsibility to believers. This article looks at the spiritual freedom to serve in a special way because of physical freedom.

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Freedom Found in the Fishbowl

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  • Garry Eriks

Man is only free when he lives in obedience to God. Outside of this obedience is death. However, this is not what the devil wants you to believe. In this article the author shows the deception of sin, and how one becomes a slave to sin. The author encourages youth to learn the path of sin and to stay far from it, so that they can live their life in true freedom in Christ.

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Christian Liberty

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Christian liberty is rooted in being freed from God's wrath, Satan, sin and unrighteousness. This is the freedom that can be enjoyed in Christ.

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From Bondage of the Will to Christian Freedom

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  • Frank C. Roberts

This article is about how Martin Luther grew to understand the will of man and Christian freedom. 

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Understanding Our Educational Freedom

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  • André Schutten

Looking at the context of Canada, this article makes an appeal to parents to stand up for freedom of education.

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The Medical Model Revisited: Moral Responsibility And Physical Disability

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  • John M. Frame

The author of this article argues for a distinction between disease and sin, stating that disease is not always a direct result of individual sin. The author discusses moral responsibility in relation to physical disability, and examines the relationship between human responsibility and freedom. He also looks at predispositions to sin and responsibility

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Through Love Be Servants

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  • W. Pouwelse

What is real freedom? This article explains that freedom is to serve each other through love. In fleshing this out, the author discusses the importance of listening in fellowship, the home visits of the elders, equality in the church, suffering injustice, and being content in the church.

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Christianity and Social Involvement

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  • J. M. Batteau

This article on Biblical social involvement, also discusses the cultural mandate, mission and social involvement, social concern and evangelism, social concern and politics, the task of government, government and freedom, and political involvement and action.

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Unions

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  • George P. van Popta

This article is about unions, labour strikes and our freedom in Christ to obey him alone.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 7:1 (Part two)

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  • K. Scott Oliphint

This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 7:1 is about the will of God and freedom.

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Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 9:2

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  • Derek W. H. Thomas

This article on the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 9:2 is about Adam, free will and freedom.

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Galatians 5:13 - True Freedom

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  • Joe Poppe

This article on Galatians 5:13 is about the fact that Christian freedom is constantly under attack.

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"Neurotic" Christianity?

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  • Ronald C. Christie

This article is about guilt and freedom, the Christian faith and intellect, self-fulfillment, and negative Christians.

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Free Will and Moral Responsibility

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  • John M. Frame

In this article on free will and moral responsibility, the author also discusses libertarianism, compatibilitism, and freedom and moral decisions.

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Openness Theology: What shall we think?

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  • Mark J. Larson

This article is about the Openness theology, and the relation of the sovereignty of God to human freedom is also discussed. The foreknowledge and foreordination and omniscience of God is also mentioned in this article.

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