THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE (3 OF 5)
by Scott Maze
Scripture: John 8:30-36
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The Truth Will Set You Free (3 of 5)
Series: You’ve Got the Time
Scott Maze
John 8:30-36
You've Got the Time is taking 28 minutes a day to listen to the New Testament on mp3. You'll cover the entire New Testament in just forty days. 28 minutes a day for forty days - it's just that simple. You can pick up free mp3s at any of our exits as you leave today. Our entire church family began two Sundays ago, but you can catch up. This upcoming Saturday is the halfway mark. I'm preaching on selected Scriptures throughout the forty days as you listen. In addition, you can check http://www.scottmaze.com where you'll find short articles offering encouragement along your way.
As you quickly peruse John 8, you notice at first glance a lengthy dialogue where Jesus claims to be the Messiah. It's a conversation with many layers. It's a conversation that heats up quickly.
As he was saying these things, many believed in him. 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ''If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.'' 33 They answered him, ''We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, 'You will become free'?'' 34 Jesus answered them, ''Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. 35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:30-36)
My goal for you today is to have a real, genuine faith. I have three questions today and along the way I want to tell you a story about the most famous scientist of the twentieth century, Albert Einstein.
1. Is Your Faith Real?
It looks as if Jesus is speaking of real disciples for verse 30 says that after Jesus spoke to the crowd, ''many believed in him.'' Evidently, because of Jesus' teaching many people were attracted to Him. Yet, Jesus does not treat their belief in Him as genuine. F ...
Series: You’ve Got the Time
Scott Maze
John 8:30-36
You've Got the Time is taking 28 minutes a day to listen to the New Testament on mp3. You'll cover the entire New Testament in just forty days. 28 minutes a day for forty days - it's just that simple. You can pick up free mp3s at any of our exits as you leave today. Our entire church family began two Sundays ago, but you can catch up. This upcoming Saturday is the halfway mark. I'm preaching on selected Scriptures throughout the forty days as you listen. In addition, you can check http://www.scottmaze.com where you'll find short articles offering encouragement along your way.
As you quickly peruse John 8, you notice at first glance a lengthy dialogue where Jesus claims to be the Messiah. It's a conversation with many layers. It's a conversation that heats up quickly.
As he was saying these things, many believed in him. 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ''If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.'' 33 They answered him, ''We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, 'You will become free'?'' 34 Jesus answered them, ''Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. 35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:30-36)
My goal for you today is to have a real, genuine faith. I have three questions today and along the way I want to tell you a story about the most famous scientist of the twentieth century, Albert Einstein.
1. Is Your Faith Real?
It looks as if Jesus is speaking of real disciples for verse 30 says that after Jesus spoke to the crowd, ''many believed in him.'' Evidently, because of Jesus' teaching many people were attracted to Him. Yet, Jesus does not treat their belief in Him as genuine. F ...
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