True Freedom

John 8:31-36

31 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.

Steps to Experience True Freedom

Step #1: Abide in the Word

• John 8:31-32
  • 31 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.”
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Step #2: Acknowledge Your Past

• John 8:33
  • 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’?”

Step #3: Admit Your Condition

• John 8:34
  • 34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.

Step #4: Accept Jesus’ Redemption

• John 8:35-36
  • 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.