On this past Sunday, Pastor Jeff opened the year by introducing the book of Galatians. By recounting apostle Paul's conversion, he emphasized that we are to live free through our relationship with Jesus Christ our Lord. Galatians 1:11-12: I want you to know , brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin. I did not recieve it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I recieved it by revelation from Jesus Christ. This freedom is activated by a clear testimony of our transformation experience that validates our faith. This is the primary method of sustaining the freedom we experience in Christ. Revelation 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Then, we continuously strive to obey God's commandments and live in a manner that exemplifies Him. John 8:31-32 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." Selah