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Go! And Live In The Freedom Of Truth - John 8:31-32 Series
Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 7, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: Abiding in Jesus' teachings leads us to truth, and this truth grants us freedom. But what does it mean to remain faithful to His teachings? How does knowing the truth liberate us?
But here’s the glorious truth: our victory is not found in mystical phrases or religious rituals—it’s found in the powerful, liberating truth of God’s Word.
That’s why Jesus said in John 8:31–32 (NLT): “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Freedom is found not in fighting the devil with emotional willpower or shouting louder than the storm—but in abiding in Christ and rehearsing His truth until it becomes the soundtrack of our souls.
The apostle Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 (NLT): “We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.”
That’s the spiritual battleground: the mind and the heart. And our weapons are truth, Scripture, prayer, and a life surrendered to Jesus.
So, what should we do? Rehearse the truth. Not occasionally. Not when things get tough. But daily. Constantly. Intentionally.
Rehearse who God is.
Rehearse what He’s done.
Rehearse who you are in Christ.
Rehearse the promises of God that no lie of the enemy can undo.
Remember the lies of the enemy lose power the moment you shine the light of God’s Word on them. Truth doesn’t just resist lies—it evicts them.
Don’t fight darkness with superstition. Fight it with Scripture. Don’t try to drown the lies with noise. Drown them with the truth of God.
Go! And rehearse the truth. Daily. Diligently. Devotedly. For in truth, you are free.
3. The Truth of Christ Grants Genuine Freedom
The culmination of abiding in Jesus' teachings and knowing the truth is freedom. The Greek word for "set free" is ??e??e??? (eleutheroo), meaning to liberate from bondage.
Romans 6:22 (NLT): "But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now you do those things that lead to holiness and result in eternal life."
Through Christ, we are emancipated from sin's dominion, enabling us to pursue holiness and embrace the gift of eternal life.
Galatians 5:1 (NLT): "So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law."
Christ's sacrifice grants us freedom, urging us to stand firm and resist reverting to legalistic bondage.
Picture a prisoner released from captivity, stepping into the sunlight for the first time in years. The shackles are gone, and a new life awaits. This is the freedom Christ offers—deliverance from sin's captivity into the liberty of His grace.
F.F. Bruce insightfully declared, "To be united to Christ by faith is to throw off the thraldom of hostile powers, to enjoy perfect freedom, to gain the mastery over the dominion of evil—because Christ's victory is ours."
Church, what a glorious truth this is! When we are united with Christ by faith, we are no longer enslaved. The chains of sin, the grip of darkness, the tyranny of guilt, shame, and fear—they are broken by the power of the risen Christ!
