It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1
For as the wrath of God cannot terrify us, for that Christ hath delivered us from the same, so the law, sin, and death cannot accuse and condemn us. And although the law accuse us, and sin terrify us, yet faith, which overcometh the world, by-and-by saith: These things belong not to me, for Christ had made me free, and delivered me from them all. Likewise death, which is the most mighty and dreadful thing in all the world, is utterly vanquished in the conscience by the liberty of the spirit. Wherefore the majesty of this Christian liberty, is highly to be esteemed, and diligently considered.
Therefore our conscience must be instructed and prepared before hand, that when we feel the accusation of the law, the terrors of sin, the horror of death, and the wrath of God, we may remove these heavy sights and fearful fantasies out of our mind, and set in place thereof the freedom purchased by Christ, the forgiveness of sins, righteousness, life, and the everlasting mercy of God. And although the feeling to the contrary be very strong, yet let us assure ourselves that it shall not long endure, according to that saying of the prophet (Isa. liv.8): "For a moment, in Mine anger, I hid My face from thee for a little season, but with everlasting mercy I have compassion on thee." Wherefore, that liberty which Christ hath purchased for us, is not so soon believed as it is named. If it could be apprehended with a true and firm faith, then no rage or terror of the world, of the law, sin, death, or the devil could overwhelm us. But blessed is he that understandeth and believeth.
Oh God, help my unbelief.
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