The Breaking of Chains
“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” John 8:36 (KJV) Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly announces seasons of deliverance. These moments are not merely historical events. They are divine interventions when the Lord breaks chains, restores identity, and leads His people into freedom. The Bible reveals that true deliverance is not primarily political or economic. It is spiritual. The deepest captivity is not physical bondage but the slavery of sin. “Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.” John 8:34 (KJV) Yet God’s redemptive plan has always been to release captives and restore those who believe. I. The Breaking of Chains The language of chains appears frequently throughout the Scriptures to describe spiritual bondage. “Bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.” Isaiah 42:7 (KJV) These chains take many forms today. Addictions that enslave the soul. Generational patterns of brokenness...