John || What Is Freedom
John 8:31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If youabide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know thetruth, and the truth will set you free.”
Everyone wants to be free.
John 8:33 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’?”
John 8:34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.
slave – doulos – someone who belongs to another, without any ownership rights of their own.
How sin enslaves…
1.Sin enslaves by producing compelling desires that make something look more desirable than Jesus.
2.Sin destroys us and damns us to hell.
John 8:35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever.
John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Freedom – The desire, ability, and opportunity to do what will leave you with no regrets forever.