Happy Independence Day!

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

- John 8:36

Another song reference, and it may not make sense at first but as you read through it (or sing it in your head), it will all come together:

Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

My chains are gone, I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love,
Amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures

My chains are gone, I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love,
Amazing grace

My chains are gone, I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love,
Amazing grace

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God who called me here below
Will be forever mine, will be forever mine
You are forever mine

I am not sure how much clearer this can be – through His amazing grace, all of our chains are broken, we are free.

The chains of sin, the chains of slavery to “things”, the chains of hate, the chains of despair, the chains of sorrow.

We come broken to Him, shackled and held back by our chains (that is another song), but His love, His sacrifice has set us free.

Let me say that once more:

Through His amazing grace, all of our chains are broken, we are free.