Paul’s command to stand firm in freedom is not made in isolation. An important statement of fact precedes it: “Christ has set us free.” Why should Christians stand firmly in their freedom? Because Christ has already set them free. In other words, our freedom is a result of what Christ has already done for us. Image © Jeff Preston from GoodSalt.com This pattern of a statement of fact followed by an exhortation is typical in Paul’s letters ( 1 Cor
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