Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7300 Institutions and culture of OT » 7446 slavery » 7449 slavery, spiritual Because of sin humanity is in a state of slavery. On account of the atoning work of Jesus Christ, believers can break free from slavery to sin and enter into the glorious liberty of the children of God. Humanity is enslaved To sin John 8:33-36 See also Romans 6:12-18; Romans 7:7-25; Titus 3:3; 2 Peter 2:19 To the law Galatians 5:1 See also Galatians 4:1-7 To fear Romans 8:15 See also Hebrews 2:14-15 Jesus Christ as the example of the true slave John 13:1-17 Washing feet was the responsibility of the slaves of the household. See also Matthew 20:25-28 pp Mark 10:42-45; Philippians 2:5-11 Believers as slaves of God They are God's servants Romans 6:22 See also Matthew 6:24 pp Luke 16:13; Romans 1:1; Colossians 3:23-24; James 1:1; 1 Peter 2:16; 2 Peter 1:1 They are sons and heirs Galatians 4:1-7 See also Romans 8:12-17 They have friendship with Jesus Christ John 15:15 See also James 2:21-23 They have true freedom John 8:31-36 See also Galatians 4:21-31 Believers as slaves of righteousness Believers as slaves of others Matthew 20:25-28 pp Mark 10:42-45 See also 1 Corinthians 9:19; 2 Corinthians 4:5; Galatians 5:13 The image of slavery in the teaching of Jesus Christ Matthew 24:45-51 pp Luke 12:42-46 Slavery involves readiness for the Master's return; Matthew 25:14-20 pp Luke 19:12-17 Slavery involves faithfulness to the Master's purpose; Luke 17:7-10 Slavery involves diligence for the Master's good. Creation is itself in slavery until Jesus Christ returns See also
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