Jesus is the Truth that sets us free, and that freedom comes through knowing Him personally in a one-on-one relationship. There is a tremendous difference in knowing about a person and knowing that person. I know about President Bush and Prince Charles, but I do not have a personal relationship with either of them, and they do not have any knowledge as to who I am.

On the other hand, I know my wife Liz personally. For almost 31 years she has been my best friend on a daily basis. Only as we come to know Jesus in such a personal, intimate way do we “know the truth that makes us free.” That relationship is developed in daily reading of His Word, talking

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