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Session 20: Freedom and Happiness Come from Following Jesus
True freedom is possible only in service of the good and just.
True freedom is possible only in service of the good and just.
The Commandments aren’t rules to prevent us from being happy, but rather safeguards to keep us happy.
The three parts of a moral act are: (1) the act itself, (2) our intention, and (3) the circumstances.
Sacred Scripture is the written record of God’s revelation of Himself.
True freedom is possible only in service of the good and just.
Good moral decisions are guided by specific steps.
Through Moses, God leads the Israelites to freedom from slavery in Egypt by parting the waters of the Red Sea and destroying Pharaoh’s army.
When God created us, He gave us rules to help us stay safe and happy.
The three artifacts of the Fall are darkened intellect, weakened will, and inclination toward sin.
The Ten Commandments have their fullest meaning in the context of covenant.
Following these rules does not bind us; rather, following rules bring us closer to embracing the likeness of God in ourselves and in others.
Sin is “an utterance, a deed, or a desire contrary to the eternal law” that offends God.
There is continuity of the law from the Old Testament through the New Testament until the end of time.
Jesus performed miracles as a sign of God’s love.
Justification cleanses us of sin and communicates God’s righteousness to us, making us inwardly just.