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Fullness of Life

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10

What is the fullness of life? How do we have abundant life?

Abundant life is only possible when we acknowledge and submit to the authority of Jesus Christ. He is the source of all truth. Jesus is the light of the world. Jesus is eternal life.

Submitting to the Lordship of Jesus Christ gives us freedom. Jesus came to set captives free. He came to liberate the sinner. Whoever He sets free is free indeed!

The freedom that results from our submission is life-changing. It allows us to choose to live for the One worthy of our devotion. It is of great value to each and every person.

It is that freedom that is attractive, compelling, and unmistakable.

Are you living free?

To summarize:

Fullness of life is only found by those fully submitted to the authority of Jesus Christ.

The resulting freedom becomes the light that draws all men to Jesus Christ, the One who raises dead men to life eternal.

Live free.

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