The Truth Shall
Set You Free
John 8:31–36
Ed Rangel · September 27, 2026
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Jesus frees us from slavery to sin
Believe Him and continue in His word
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Getting your own way does not always mean you are free
One lie can lead to another
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So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine;
John 8:31 · NASB
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and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
John 8:32 · NASB
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They answered Him, "We are Abraham's descendants and have never yet been enslaved to anyone; how is it that You say, `You will become free'?"
John 8:33 · NASB
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Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.
John 8:34 · NASB
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"The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son does remain forever.
John 8:35 · NASB
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"So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.
John 8:36 · NASB
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Continue in the Word of Christ
John 8:31–32
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True disciples live what they profess
His word must govern our choices
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Be what you claim to be
Whitewashed tombs looked clean outside · Matthew 23:27–28
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David condemned the rich man while carrying his own guilt
Nathan’s parable · 2 Samuel 12:1–7
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“Thou art the man”
2 Samuel 12:7 · KJV
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Then David said to Nathan, " I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The LORD also has taken away your sin; you shall not die.
2 Samuel 12:13 · NASB
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Christ’s truth leads us to the Savior
His word exposes our sin and teaches us how to respond
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You hear Dad’s directions. Will you follow them?
Jesus calls us to trust and obey Him
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Let Christ’s truth change the way you live
Forgive others and leave your sin
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Admit the Slavery Sin Creates
John 8:33–34
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They appealed to Abraham while questioning their need for freedom
John 8:33
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Pride kept them defending their ancestry
They needed to examine their conduct
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They answered and said to Him, "Abraham is our father." Jesus said to them, "If you are Abraham's children, do the deeds of Abraham.
John 8:39 · NASB
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My parents’ faithfulness cannot repent for me
Growing up in the church does not excuse my sin
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Money, power, and position cannot remove our sin
Do we accept correction or remind people who we are?
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Sin begins to govern our choices
The liar keeps making decisions to protect his lie
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For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:14 · NASB
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Receive the Freedom the Son Gives
John 8:35–36
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The slave has no permanent place in the household
He may work there for years and still be sent away
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The son belongs to the family
His place rests on being a son
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The employee and the owner’s son
| Employee | Owner’s son |
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| His employment can end | Always his son |
| Works in the business | Belongs to the family |
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They needed the Son to free them
Being descended from Abraham could not remove their sin
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"So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.
John 8:36 · NASB
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Abraham was God’s friend, but Jesus is God’s Son
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Christ gave His life so we could receive forgiveness
Doing good today cannot erase yesterday’s guilt
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Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.
Romans 6:4 · NASB
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Put away the old life
We cannot seek freedom while choosing to keep serving sin
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and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.
Romans 6:18 · NASB
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If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9 · NASB
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Tell the truth. Ask forgiveness. Return what you took.
Let your conduct agree with Christ’s teaching
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Let your children see the obedience you teach
Admit your wrong and obey Christ
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Christ can forgive the sin you cannot undo
Turn to Him for mercy
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Continue in Christ’s word and receive the Son’s freedom
Admit your sin and respond to His teaching
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Believe in Jesus Christ and confess Him as Lord
Romans 10:9–10
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And Peter said to them, "Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38 · NASB
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Rise to live faithfully under Christ’s authority
The Savior who pardons us also teaches us how to live
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Repent and return to faithful living
Confess your sin and seek the congregation’s prayers
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The Son can make
you free indeed
you free indeed
John 8:36
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