InChristianity, the doctrine ofChristian liberty orChristian freedom states that Christians have beenset free inChrist and are thus free to serve him.[1]Lester DeKoster views the two aspects of Christian liberty as "freedom from" and "freedom for" and suggests that the pivot between the two is thedivine law.[2]
In theNew Testament,Paul refers to himself as "free": "I am free, I am anapostle".[3] He asserts in hisletter to the Galatians that Christ has set believers free.[4]
In the area ofChristian living, liberty is often discussed in terms of what activities Christians are free to engage in. Modern-day issues concerning Christian liberty includealcohol drinking,women's head-coverings, andbirth control.[5] These things are sometimes calledadiaphora, or "things indifferent".[6]
SomeChristian denominations who require office-bearers tosubscribe to certaincreeds and confessions allowliberty of opinion on non-essential matters.[7]
Having been liberated by Christ from the penalty of sin, the Christian is challenged to employ this liberty properly in Christian living.
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