This allows Bonhoeffer to eventually state that “God is not free of man but for man.”11 He continues in the book, to examine the implications of God’s freedom for humanity. Bonhoeffer argues that humanity “in Adam” is in bondage to sin, which he previously argued is being in bondage to self. On the other hand, humanity “in Christ” is set free from sin and self. Therefore, humanity, like God is free to be for others.12 It is important to note at this point that after having finished Act and Being.