John 8:31-59
The Truth Will Set You Free
January 17, 2010
Simon Goncharenko
21 FELLOWSHIP – SBC
OUTLINE
I. Jesus’ teaching / God’s word is at the core of Christian life – vv. 31-32, 47, 52-59.
a. When one follows it, it makes a disciple out of a believer – v. 31.
b. It releases men from slavery – v. 32.
c. Listening and responding to it is a sign of belonging to God – v. 47.
d. Obeying it brings eternal life – v. 51.
e. Because Jesus is not only the greatest man that ever lived but is the true God – vv. 52-59.
II. Mimicking their father, the devil, men’s natural tendencies are in direct opposition to God’s word – vv. 34, 38-45.
a. Because all men are born enslaved to sin – v. 34.
b. Because their father, the devil is a murderer and a liar –vv. 38-44.
c. Because they place self above God’s truth of salvation – vv. 37, 45.
III. Follow the truth of the Heavenly Father!
a. Give up sin.
b. Fill up on truth.
Only the _____________ of the ____________ of God can bring the ____________ from the _______________________ of sin!
