20. The Doctrine of Religious Liberty. Isaiah 8:20; Matt. 22:21; Galatians 5:1 KJV This lesson teaches that true religious liberty comes from God, not man. Scripture shows that God alone is Lord of the conscience, and His Word is the ultimate standard (Isa. 8:20). Jesus taught us to render to Caesar the things that belong to Caesar, and to God the things that belong to God (Matt. 22:21), affirming both civil responsibility and spiritual freedom. Baptists have historically stood at the forefront of defending religious liberty, insisting that the church must remain free from government control. With liberty, however, comes responsibility. Paul reminds us that Christ has set us free (Gal. 5:1), not for selfish use, but to live faithfully, honor God, and defend the right of others to worship freely. Religious liberty is both a gift and a duty—to use our freedom for the glory of God and the good of others.Religious liberty is not simply a political right but a biblical truth rooted in God’s Word. Isaiah 8:20 reminds us that Scripture is the ultimate authority, and true freedom begins when the conscience is bound to God’s Word rather than man’s decree. History shows that Baptists have been champions of this liberty—figures like Roger Williams, John Leland, and Isaac Backus stood courageously for the separation of church and state, defending freedom of conscience while remaining faithful to the Bible.Galatians 5:1 declares that liberty is Christ’s gift, purchased at Calvary, and must be guarded with vigilance. Liberty is not a license to sin but a responsibility to serve, to witness, and to extend freedom to others. As believers today, we are called to honor God with our freedom