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The Paradox of Freedom
Commentators like John Calvin describe Christian liberty as a paradox: "a free servitude and a serving freedom." You are not freed to do whatever you want, which leads to anarchy. Instead, you are freed from the bondage of sin and condemnation in order to be free to joyfully serve God. This service to God is the only true and perfect freedom.
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1 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Peter 2:16
18th Century
Theologian
As free. That is, they were to consider themselves as freemen, as having a right to liberty. The Jews boasted much of their freedom and re…
AT Robertson
On 1 Peter 2:16
As free (ως ελευθερο). Note nominative again connected with υποταγητε in verse 13, not with φιμοιν in verse 14 (a parenthesis in f…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Peter 2:16
19th Century
Bishop
As free.—This points immediately to what was the gist of the accusation. The Christian took up a position of complete independence…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Peter 2:11–17
19th Century
Preacher
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; Having your conversation hones…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Peter 2:16
Christians are free because the service of God is freedom (cf. Jn 8:32; Romans 6:15; Galatians 5:13)—freedom from bondage t…
John Calvin
On 1 Peter 2:16
16th Century
Theologian
As free This is said in anticipation, so that he might address in advance those things that are usually raised as objections regarding the…
John Gill
On 1 Peter 2:16
17th Century
Pastor
As free
These converted Jews might value themselves on their freedom, partly as the descendants of Abraham, and so f…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Peter 2:13–17
17th Century
Minister
A Christian's conduct must be honest. However, it cannot be honest if there is not a just and careful fulfillment of all relational duties. The apo…