Though being freed from sin, most remain slaves, blinded and gagged by their own deception

Though being freed from sin, most remain slaves, blinded and gagged by their own deception

In the world of Ted Dekker's novels, the theme of being freed from sin but remaining enslaved by deception is a prevalent and powerful one. Dekker's stories often revolve around characters who are faced with the choice between light and darkness, good and evil, truth and deception. Many of his characters find themselves in a constant struggle to break free from the chains of sin and deception that bind them, only to discover that the true battle lies within themselves.

One of Dekker's most famous series, the Circle series, follows the journey of Thomas Hunter as he navigates two parallel worlds - one filled with light and truth, the other with darkness and deception. Throughout the series, Thomas is faced with the choice between embracing the truth and freedom that comes with it, or succumbing to the lies and deception that threaten to consume him. Despite being freed from sin through the sacrifice of another, Thomas finds himself constantly battling against the darkness within himself, struggling to break free from the chains of deception that threaten to drag him down.