The Bondage Breaker by Neil T. Anderson
Week 11: Chapter 10 — Walking in Freedom
Read Chapter 10 of The Bondage Breaker. Key Scriptures: Galatians 5:1; Romans 8:12-14; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.
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Breaking free is one thing — staying free is another, and Anderson closes his argument by describing the ongoing lifestyle that sustains the freedom Christ has won.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Anderson argues that freedom is not a destination you arrive at once, but a daily walk you maintain. How does this ongoing nature of freedom change your expectations about what growth and healing look like — and how do you guard against discouragement when you stumble after a breakthrough?
2.Anderson stresses that sustaining freedom requires ongoing submission to God as a daily, moment-by-moment choice. What are the most common points in your daily routine where you drift from a posture of submission to a posture of self-reliance? What would it look like to build checkpoints into your day?
3.The chapter emphasizes renewing the mind as a continuous discipline — not a one-time cleansing. Anderson compares the mind to a house that, once cleaned, must be continually maintained. What are the 'open windows' in your life through which old thought patterns most easily re-enter?
a.What spiritual disciplines are most effective for you personally in maintaining a renewed mind?
b.Are there any disciplines Anderson recommends that you haven't yet tried?