Truth

John 8:31-32 – To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 15:7 – If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

Romans 8:1-2 – Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.

Galatians 5:13 – You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.

John 14:6 – Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Application:

• ·         The Jews’ words show that they were not true believers.
• ·         It is impossible to pray correctly apart from knowing and believing the teachings of Christ.
• ·         Closely connected with Jesus, truth is not philosophical truth but the truth that leads to salvation.
• ·         “Law of the Spirit who gives life” is the controlling power of the Holy Spirit, who is life-giving. “Law of sin and death” is the controlling power of sin, which ultimately produces death.
• ·         True Christian liberty is not license to sin but freedom to serve God and one another in love.
• ·         Jesus is not one way among many but the only way.

All Scripture verses taken from NIV