FREEDOM Flashcards
is intrinsically good. God gave us this gift for us not to be like robots
freedom
our capacity to choose
freedom
doing and choosing good
authentic freedom
2 Wrong Notions About Freedom
freedom means doing anything I want, we are not free at all (determinism)
Hindrances to Authentic Freedom
ignorance and misguided beliefs, pride and self righteousness, fear and violence, isolation and alienation
the capacity to choose between good and bad
freedom
what is true freedom?
doing the good
freedom has (blank) therefore making it (blank)
limitations, relational
our freedom is always lived in the (blank)
community
Gods (blank) set us free and not destroy our (blank)
commandments. freedom
our true freedom is always lived in the community before God
Freedom is relational
God put the (blank) to remind us not to be greedy
tree of knowledge
Saul is depicted as a zealous Pharisee whobelieves he is serving God by persecuting Christians.
Ignorance and Misguided Beliefs
Authentic freedom requires (blank) Saul’s ignorance prevents him from experiencing true
freedom,
knowledge and freedom (ignorance and misguided beliefs)
Saul’s initial identity is tied to his status as a Pharisee, which fosters a sense of (blank)
pride and self righteousness
Authentic freedom involves (blank)
of one’s limitations and mistakes. Saul’s conversion
experience humbles him
humility and recognition
Saul’s actions are driven by (blank) of losing his religious identity and authority, fear of the growing Christian movement, and fear of change.
fear
fear manifests in (blank)
violence
Authentic freedom cannot coexist (blank)
fear and violence
, Saul is (blank) in his beliefs and actions,
isolated
Authentic freedom is often found in community and
relationships.
Isolation and Allienation
what are the 2 views of freedom?
freedom for and freedom from
our true self becoming with others in the community
freedom from
hinders us to choose good
freedom from
2 kinds of obstacles
interior and exterior
(blank) come from within us and (blank) arise from the environment
interior, exterior
ignorance, disordered passions,
fears, personality defects
interior
handicaps, social pressures
exterior
the greatest single obstacle to freedom is (blank)
sin
An understanding of freedom as something directed toward a goal or purpose
freedom for
help to grow as full disciple of Christ
freedom for
freedom for is both a (blank)
process and a task
2 levels of freedom
freedom of choice, fundamental freedom
the freedom we have, to choose and do particular acts
freedom of choice
a persons basic choice in life that reflects their moral choice
fundamental freedom
