Christ alone has the power to deliver from the guilt and bondage of sin, and He does so by means of the truth. One must know the truth about the penalty of sin. The word death as used in Scripture includes not only physical death but also eternal separation from God. That is the inevitable consequence of dying in one's sins. Not only must one know about the penalty of sin, one must also know God's gracious provision.
True liberty is to be found in being delivered from the penalty and power of sin.
The liberty that we enjoy as a nation cost more than the signing of a document. It cost, and continues to cost the precious lives of our own family members. The liberty from the penalty and power of sin cost the life of the precious Son of God. Les Walthers is Pastor of the Grace Reformed Baptist Church.