And then you were owned, and then you were subjected,

and then you were dependent, and then you were disciplined,

and then you were called to account,

and then you were evaluated, but you were also protected,

and provided for, and rewarded.

That's all slave talk.

Changes the whole paradigm of one's relationship to Jesus Christ.

Welcome to Grace To You with John MacArthur.

I'm your host, Phil Johnson.

If you're a believer in Christ, you've been bought with a price,

bought with the precious blood of the Savior.

Now, you may know most of what that means,

that your sins have been paid for,

and your access to eternal life has been purchased.

But what does the price that Christ paid mean for your life today?

What does he demand of you right now in this life?

John MacArthur answers that today on Grace To You

as he continues his challenging series titled Lessons for a Modern Day Disciple.

Here's John now with the lesson.

If I were to ask you, what is the fundamental truth?

What is the foundational reality?

What is the distinguishing fact of Christianity in three words?

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