• John 8:31-33
    Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." They answered Him, "We are Abraham's descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, 'You will be made free'?"
     
  • Luke 4:18-21
    "The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me,
    Because He has anointed Me
    To preach the gospel to the poor;
    He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
    To proclaim liberty to the captives
    And recovery of sight to the blind,
    To set at liberty those who are oppressed;
    To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD." Then He closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed on Him. And He began to say to them, "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing."
     
  • 2 Corinthians 3:15-18
    But even to this day, when Moses is read, a veil lies on their heart. Nevertheless when one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
     
  • Galatians 5:1
    Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
     
  • Isaiah 61:1
    'The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me,
    Because the LORD has anointed Me
    To preach good tidings to the poor;
    He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
    To proclaim liberty to the captives,
    And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;

     
  • John 8:35-36
    And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.
     
  • Exodus 6:5-8
    And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel whom the Egyptians keep in bondage, and I have remembered My covenant. Therefore say to the children of Israel: "I am the LORD; I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, I will rescue you from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments. I will take you as My people, and I will be your God. Then you shall know that I am the LORD your God who brings you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians. And I will bring you into the land which I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; and I will give it to you as a heritage: I am the LORD.""
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Liberty


Resources

Responsibilities of Real Liberty

Sermonette by Mark Schindler

A piece of paper, such as Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Emancipation Proclamation, does not really set people free, especially from the slavery of human nature.


Do Americans Value Liberty?

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Liberty is a precious and rare blessing in the annals of humankind. Most societies, even those considered free, have granted liberty only to certain classes based on birth, wealth, or merit, rather than bestowing it universally. America was the first nation to attempt such a radical concept, enshrining it in its founding …


Liberty and Justice for All

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God has blessed this nation with incredible liberties, unique in the history of the world, granting freedoms of speech, worship, and assembly to a high percentage of its population over centuries. These liberties, inspired by the wisdom and understanding of the Creator, were embedded in the nation's founding documents, …


Liberty Under the Law

Sermon by Mark Schindler

Liberty, as proclaimed by Jesus Christ, is the process of setting free, of liberating captives from the dominion of our enemy, satan. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty, a release from bondage, enabling us to live in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our life. This liberty, defined as the state of being free, …


Growing Into Liberty

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Liberty is not something that comes to us all at once. Freedom is a process that must be grown into, increasing by increments as we deepen our understanding of God's Word. Though we may have knowledge, our understanding varies, and God is bringing us to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, a goal we have not yet …


Liberty or Independence?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The approach of 'I want it my way' begins with license but then leads to chaos, and eventually the loss of liberty.


The Law of Liberty

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

Protestant theologians have created an artificial divide between mercy and law-keeping, asserting that 'the law of liberty' does away with God's Law.


Freedom, Liberty, and Bondage

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Grace places limits on our freedom, training us for the Kingdom of God. Our behavior must be clearly distinguishable from the non-believers in society.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Liberty