Jesus boldly claims that he is the only one who can set people free. What does it mean to be free in Christ? Today's message explores the true meaning of freedom in Christ.
John 8:31
31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
33They answered him, "We are Abraham's descendants[b] and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?"
34Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Definition of Freedom
1. Freewill: The ability to choose and act at one's own discretion.
2. Freedom: The condition of exercising freewill within the boundary of the Law.
Enemy of Freedom
34Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.
Jesus is the Source of freedom
John 8:36
36So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Jesus is the process of freedom
Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
Jesus is the completion of freedom
35Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever.