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I’m so thankful that we live in a free country where we can worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!. John 8:31-32. John 8:31. Jesus was therefore saying to those Jews who had believed in Him, “If you abide in My Word, then you are truly disciples of Mine;. John 8:32.
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I’m so thankful that we live in a free country where we can worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
John 8:31 Jesus was therefore saying to those Jews who had believed in Him, “If you abide in My Word, then you are truly disciples of Mine;
John 8:32 and you will know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
He wants us to experience the freedom that comes from being transformed by His Word!
John 8:31 Jesus was therefore saying to those Jews who had believed in Him, “If you abide in My Word, then you are truly disciples of Mine;
G1437ἐάν / eh-an'A conditional particle; incase that, provided, etc.
G3306μένω / men'-oTo stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy): - abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand.
G3056λόγος / log'-osSomething said (including the thought); by implication a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive - the Divine Expression (that is, Christ).
John 8:31 Jesus was therefore saying to those Jews who had believed in Him, “If you abide in My Word, then you are truly disciples of Mine;
G3101μαθητής / math-ay-tes'A learner, that is, pupil: - disciple.
John 8:32 and you will know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
G1097γινώσκω / ghin-oce'-koTo “know” (absolutely), feel, (have) known (-ledge), be resolved, be sure, understand.
G225ἀλήθεια / al-ay'-thi-aFrom G227; truth: - true, truly, truth, verity.
John 8:32 and you will know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
G1659ἐλευθερόωel-yoo-ther-o'-oTo liberate, that is, (figuratively) to exempt (from liability): - to deliver, make free.
Galatians 5:1 It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:13 For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
How can we make sure that we’re making the most of our freedom?
How can we make sure we’re not using our freedom as an opportunity to sin?
Maybe we should start with a different question all together?
What is Sin? Webster’s Dictionary simply states that sin is an offense against God; a misdeed or fault.
G266ἁμαρτίαhamartiaham-ar-tee'-ahFrom G264; sin (properly abstract): - offence, sin (-ful).
I John 3:4 Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. NASB
I John 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law; for sin is the transgression of the law. KJV
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.