“ So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” - John 8:31–32 (ESV)
The last part of verse 32 has become a motto for many things in our world. It is used by organization that have nothing to do with Jesus of Nazareth who declared this as His truth. It is used as a slogan on university buildings, government buildings and others. Many Jews who followed Jesus around during his ministry on earth and paid attention to Jesus’ words believed him without necessarily committing themselves to Him personally. It is possible to believe in the message of repentance and a coming kingdom without being born again. Churches and religions today may use this to support their belief that “every person is one with God and has an innate divine potential.” This was the message Jesus gave to Nicodemus who believed Jesus but did not yet understand that spiritual birth was required. Our freedom from sin comes from believing, and knowing saving truth and repenting of our sin. Jesus was telling the Jews that if they truly knew the truth He was teaching, and would abide in His word, then that truth would lead them to the point of faith believing and salvation. Knowing Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life, is what gives us freedom.
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