"Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
33They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, ‘You will be made free’?”
34Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. 35And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. 36Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." John 8:31-36. NKJV
33They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, ‘You will be made free’?”
34Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. 35And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. 36Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." John 8:31-36. NKJV
Jesus made a distinction between those who are disciples and those who are 'disciples indeed.' It is a similar thing to say, 'If you continue in My Word, you really are My disciples.' Therefore, you can believe in Jesus but not continue in His Word and so, not function as a true disciple. William MacDonald, author of Believer's Bible Commentary says, 'A disciple is anyone who confesses to be a learner; but a disciple indeed is one who has definitely committed himself to the Lord Jesus Christ'. Therefore, what he is saying a disciple indeed -who is a true believer, has this characteristic, he abides in His Word.
Truth is the absolute standard by which reality is measured. Knowing this truth results in genuine freedom. Hear me properly here - Truth alone doesn't liberate; rather the knowledge of the truth liberates, and then deliverance comes when we know the truth, this is when we abide with Jesus and continue in His Word. When this happens we will experience the truth setting us free from bondage.
To be truly free, we need the Living Word and the Written Word. The Living Word is Jesus who provides this freedom. The Written Word ensures we walk in obedience and the direction of Jesus.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now
Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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