Believed and Received, Not Achieved — The Truth That Sets You Free (John 8:31-36 Reformation Sunday)

What if real freedom isn’t doing whatever you want — but being free from guilt, fear, and striving?In this Reformation Sunday message, Pastor John Rallison explores the same discovery that changed Martin Luther’s life: righteousness is received, not earned.Through John 8, Romans 1 & 8, and 2 Corinthians 7, we see how Jesus frees us from guilt, self-justification, and fear of death — and for relationship, purpose, and peace.This sermon is part of the Walking in Wisdom series from Redeemer Lutheran Church & Preschool in Salem, Oregon.Listen in and rediscover the wisdom that sees what’s true — that grace sets us free — and lives like it matters.📖 Key Texts: John 8:31-36 | Romans 1:17 | Romans 8:1 | 2 Corinthians 7:10 | Ephesians 2:8-9 | Hebrews 2:14-15🕊️ Theme: Freedom in Christ • Grace Over Striving • Reformation Sunday💒 Learn more: www.redeemer-lcms.orgreformation sunday sermon, reformation day 2025, john 8 31-36, martin luther, lutheran sermon, pastor john rallison, walking in wisdom series, freedom in christ, grace not works, righteousness by faith, justified by grace, gospel of grace, no condemnation romans 8 1, christian freedom, spiritual freedom, forgiveness sermon, overcoming guilt, fear of death, reformation theology, redeemed by grace, redeemer lutheran salem oregon, sermons on grace, faith not works, believed and received not achievedKeywords / Tags