Freedom

Then, Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are my disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31-32

How many times have you heard persons say, "You know they say the truth will make you free?" A zillion times. Did you know that those words were based on the above scripture? People may say, "You know THEY say..." But who is the "THEY?" God's word says it, but many may not have read it in context. One is not set free by truth alone. Jesus was speaking, first and foremost to believers. Those who actually believe in Him. Then he goes on to say to those believers that if they ABIDE in His word, they are His DISCIPLES INDEED! After saying all that is when He gets to how a believer will know the truth and the truth shall make the believer free.

To have the freedom Jesus is speaking of, you must be a believer of Him, abide in His word and from His word you will know the truth and the truth from His word shall make you free. Blankly saying the truth shall make you free is not complete without the full context in which it was taken. Do you want to experience His freedom and His peace which surpasses all understanding, you must repent (agree with God that you are a sinner, turn away from your sin and turn to God), realizing there's nothing you can do to pay the price for your sin, which is death (eternal spiritual separation from God). But believe that the Lord Jesus Christ's death, burial and resurrection is true and is the true payment for what you and I justly deserve. If you believe, you are born again! The Holy Spirit, the comforter of promise has sealed you until the day of redemption (Ephesians 1:7-14). Pray and ask God to lead you to a good church family where you can grow, be taught in God's ways and serve. Pray for a wise mentor to walk alongside you. Visit www.equip.org (Christian Research Institute) for great information and to ask for a good church home in your area. Welcome to God's family! May you become all He's called you to.