PHASE 1. Freedom OF … This leads to the Bill of Rights. In 1787, our constitution was written, and sent for ratification to the states. As the ratification process went along, people want the guarantee of specific freedoms, and within a few years, the Bill of Rights were added as the first 10 amendments to our constitution.
Freedom of religion,
Freedom of speech,
Freedom of the press,
Freedom of people to peaceably assemble,
and many of the other freedoms we enjoy. Paul reminds us in Romans 13:4, "The government is God’s servant working for your good." -- (GOD’S WORD)
PHASE 2. Freedom FROM ….
Judges 21:25, "At that time there was no king in Israel. People did whatever they felt like doing." – (The Message)
True freedom is not doing what ever I want – true freedom is doing what I should do.
PHASE 3. Freedom FOR …
FREEDOM FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPACT.
Romans 3:22-24, "God puts people right through their faith in Jesus Christ. God does this to all who believe in Christ, because there is no difference at all: 23 everyone has sinned and is far away from God’s saving presence. 24 But by the free gift of God’s grace all are put right with him through Christ Jesus, who sets them free." -- (Today’s English Version)