Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6600 Aspects of salvation » 6658 freedom » 6662 freedom, abuse of Christian Although Christians have been set free from condemnation by grace, they remain under an obligation to be obedient to God. Abuses of Christian freedom result from a failure to take responsibilities towards God seriously. Christian freedom can be abused Believers are freed from condemnation Romans 8:1 See also Isaiah 50:8-9; Romans 8:33-39; Colossians 1:22; Revelation 1:5 Sin need not enslave believers John 8:34-36 See also Romans 6:16-18; Romans 7:14-25; 1 Corinthians 7:22-23; 2 Peter 2:19 Believers must resist sin Romans 6:12,14 See also Hebrews 12:1-2; 1 John 5:16-18 The false idea that grace gives believers the freedom to sin Romans 6:1-2,15 See also Romans 3:5-8; 1 Corinthians 10:23; Galatians 2:17-21 The dangers of abusing Christian freedom Becoming a stumbling-block to others 1 Corinthians 8:9-12 See also Romans 15:1-3 Indulging oneself Galatians 5:13 See also Romans 14:1-18 Using freedom to cover up evil Examples of abuse of Christian freedom Falling back into deliberate sin See also Romans 6:1-2; Hebrews 12:1; 1 John 3:6; John 5:16-18 Disobedience towards God 1 John 3:4; 2 Corinthians 10:6; Ephesians 5:6 Selfishness 1 John 3:17 See also Luke 6:32-34 Eating food sacrificed to idols 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Revelation 2:14,20 See also
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