JOHN 8:31-37 ESV So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?”
34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. 35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 37 I know that you are offspring of Abraham; yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you.
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Understand Sin Can Enslave You
John 8:34 ESV Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.
Created in God’s Image, Sin’s Mission Destroy That Image —Pastor Robbey
Four Effects Sin Has On Your Life
- Sin Fosters
- Sin Destroys
- Sin Promotes
- Sin Robs You of
Freedom in Christ
John 8:36 ESV If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
John 1:29 ESV the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Romans 6:6 ESV We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.
Romans 8:13 ESV For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live
John 8:31 ESV So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Four Effects Abiding in God’s Word Has on Your Life
- Transparency
- Integrity and Trust
- Sense of Honor and Worth
- Control Over Your Actions