Further reading
- Ferguson, Sinclair. "4 Principles for the Exercise of Christian Liberty". Ligonier . Retrieved 25 April 2023.
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In Christianity, the doctrine of Christian liberty or Christian freedom states that Christians have been set free in Christ 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 the divine law. [2]
In the New Testament, Paul refers to himself as "free": "I am free, I am an apostle". [3] He asserts in his letter to the Galatians that Christ has set believers free. [4]
In the area of Christian living, liberty is often discussed in terms of what activities Christians are free to engage in. Modern-day issues concerning Christian liberty include alcohol drinking, women's head-coverings, and birth control. [5] These things are sometimes called adiaphora , or "things indifferent". [6]
Some Christian denominations who require office-bearers to subscribe to certain creeds and confessions allow liberty 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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