Jesus Speaks Truth31 Days with Jesus Series

The TextSo Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in

him, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and

the truth will set you free." (John 8.31-32;ESV)

What is Freedom?• The quality or state of being free: as…– the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in

choice or action– liberation from slavery or restraint or from the

power of another

(Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, 2004)

Is Freedom a Choice?“Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.”

(Voltaire)

Jesus Proclaimed Freedom“And you will know the truth, and the truth will

make you free.” (John 8.32, ESV)

Jesus Proclaimed Freedom“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free

indeed.”(John 8.36, ESV)

Jesus Proclaimed Freedom“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm

therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.”

(Galatians 5.1. ESV)

Actions of Freedom

(1) Stand Firm

– See Mark 3.31; 1 Corinthians 16.13 for this late

word from perfect stem of histemi, “keep on

standing therefore,” “stay free since Christ set

you free.” (Robertson’s word Pictures; E-Sword Version)

Actions of Freedom

(2) Do not submit again to a yoke of slavery

– Galatians 4.8, 9

Is Freedom a Choice?“Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.”

(Voltaire)

Jesus Speaks Truth31 Days with Jesus Series