The Truth Will Set You Free

So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” They answered Him, “We are Abraham's descendants and have never yet been enslaved to anyone; how is it that You say, ‘You will become free’?” Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son does remain forever. So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:31-36

Freedom - some people spend a lifetime seeking it. They may endure tremendous hardships waiting for it. Yet the cost is borne because the alternative of oppression is too horrible for them to bear. Christ Jesus was and is the Great Emancipator. He came to set men and women free - not from political or military tyranny but from the far worse grip of sin.

When you embraced Christ as your Savior, Lord, and Life, you were liberated immediately from the penalty of sin - eternal death. Its mastery over you was shattered instantaneously and permanently. That was only the beginning. Christ did not come to loose you from sin’s penalty only but to unshackle you from its power that still seeks to enslave your emotions, will, and personality.

“...I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly,” Jesus declared (John 10:10). Was He only joking? Did He really mean that we can attain to a life that is surpassingly free from the chains of habits and fears and worries Did Christ ever speak a false word? No, He wants you to be free to experience the most wonderful life you can imagine - His life expressed through your personality. Are you ready to learn how?

“...Your word is truth...” Psalm 119:160