Spiritual Bondage: Saints are Delivered From
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Definition and Nature of Spiritual Bondage

Spiritual bondage refers to the state of being enslaved or oppressed by sin, demonic influences, or worldly systems that hinder one's relationship with God. It is a condition where individuals are unable to live in the freedom and fullness of life that God intends for His people. This bondage can manifest in various forms, including addiction, habitual sin, fear, guilt, and legalism.

Biblical Foundation

The Bible presents spiritual bondage as a reality that affects all humanity due to the fall of man. Romans 6:16 (BSB) states, "Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness?" This verse highlights the concept of being enslaved to sin, which leads to spiritual death.

Deliverance Through Christ

The central message of the Gospel is that Jesus Christ came to set the captives free. In Luke 4:18 (BSB), Jesus declares, "The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed." Through His death and resurrection, Christ broke the power of sin and death, offering deliverance to all who believe in Him.

Role of Faith and Grace

Deliverance from spiritual bondage is accessed through faith in Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 (BSB) emphasizes, "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast." This passage underscores that deliverance is not achieved by human effort but is a gift of God's grace received through faith.

Transformation and Renewal

Upon receiving deliverance, believers are called to live transformed lives. Romans 12:2 (BSB) instructs, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." This transformation involves a continual process of renewing the mind and aligning one's life with God's will.

Empowerment by the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in maintaining freedom from spiritual bondage. Galatians 5:1 (BSB) exhorts, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery." The indwelling of the Holy Spirit empowers believers to resist the temptations and influences that lead back to bondage.

Community and Accountability

The Christian community serves as a support system for those seeking to remain free from spiritual bondage. James 5:16 (BSB) encourages, "Therefore confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail." Fellowship with other believers provides accountability, encouragement, and prayer support.

Conclusion

While spiritual bondage is a significant challenge, the Bible assures believers of deliverance through Jesus Christ. By embracing faith, grace, and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, saints can live in the freedom and victory that God has promised.
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Romans 6:18,22
Being then made free from sin, you became the servants of righteousness.
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A Stanza of Deliverance
... I am dealing with more spiritual things ... When God brings his people out of bondage,
they come out enriched in ... or at the feet of the least of the saints, so long ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/a stanza of deliverance.htm

A Spiritual Revival
... yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, but hath ... seen in a lowering of the
tone of spiritual life. ... If the saints of the Old Testament bore so bright a ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 51 a spiritual revival.htm

Agree with Thine Adversary
All Saints' Day and Other Sermons. ... is in the way with him, lest he be delivered to
God ... like want of charity, will bring a man into spiritual bondage from which ...
/.../kingsley/all saints day and other sermons/sermon xxvii agree with thine.htm

Spiritual Liberty
... You know it, sir,"sin is a bondage and a slavery. ... that"I mean that lives up to his
spiritual income ... the Christian banquet, it is the banquet of the saints. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/spiritual liberty.htm

Creation's Groans and the Saints' Sighs
... was the first of the harvest, so the spiritual life which ... the poor body is still
under the bondage of corruption ... but they are not the ultimatum of the saints. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 14 1868/creations groans and the saints.htm

Perseverance of Saints.
... spiritual food, and drank of the spiritual rock, imply ... overcome, of the same is he
brought into bondage. ... is inferred, that they are fallen saints, because it ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture li perseverance of saints.htm

Some General Uses from this Useful Truth, that Christ is the Truth ...
... And though they be not fully delivered therefrom, yet ... declare this truth, and the
saints who believe it ... as captives; and from that spiritual bondage and slavery ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/chapter xii some general uses.htm

Praying with Desire
... to pray by the normal desires of spiritual life like a ... long to be delivered from
our earthly bondage into the ... of Christ has been completed, the saints shall be ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 6 praying with desire.htm

Sanctification.
... and it would surely fall into the bondage of fear ... of God, which is brought home to
saints in Christ ... faith, that the soul should have a spiritual apprehension of ...
/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xxxix sanctification.htm

Spiritual Appetite
... makes them feel the keen pangs of spiritual hunger. ... upon these boastful ones who
persecute his saints, revile his ... Christ he finds prayer to be bondage, and if ...
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Resources
What is spiritual bondage? | GotQuestions.org

What was the meaning and purpose of the ten plagues of Egypt? | GotQuestions.org

How can we experience true freedom in Christ? | GotQuestions.org

Bondage: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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