The Origin of Freedom | Origins | Part 7 | Freddy Villarreal

The first words from God to humanity, before sin entered the world, were a declaration of freedom: "You are free." Freedom did not originate in response, or as a solution, to sin. Freedom was and is an integral part of God’s design for humanity, woven into the DNA of who we are. Any sin that enters our lives robs us of the freedom that God has for us. Sin can appeal to us, entertain us, or make us feel good in the moment, but in the end, sin will always leave us in bondage.  When Jesus said, “Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near” (Matthew 4:7), he was sharing the message that God is near, just like in the Garden of Eden. Jesus came to redeem and restore all things to their created purpose so we can experience the freedom that has always been ours.