SET
FREE IN CHRIST
John
8:31-36
What an amazing concept, “Set Free in Christ!”
yet what truth!
As we look at these scriptures, we find some
nuggets of valuable information in order to live in the concept of, “Set Free
in Christ.”
1- “If
you continue in my word…”
This first nugget
gives us a very real principle that is necessary for being “Set Free in
Christ.”
Only as we continue
in Christ’s word will we truly understand freedom in Him.
True disciples of
Christ gain confidence in their salvation as they obey the words of Christ.
2- “You
shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free…”
The reality of this
nugget is contingent on the first.
Only thru continuance
in and obedience to the Word are we able to realize and understand the truth
and the Truth is Christ Jesus!
The Truth sets us
free from sin, eternal damnation, and the rule of satan, only as we accept and
adhere to the truth!
3- “Whoever
commits sin is the servant of sin…”
Jesus is saying here
that whoever continues in sin or habitually sins is still a slave to sin and
ungodliness and therefore is still the property
and under the rule of satan.
This means that an
individual who continues in sin lives according to the desires and lust of the
flesh and also whatever satan desires, because slaves obey their master.
4- “If
the Son makes you free you are free indeed!”
This liberty in
Christ is certain, it is real, and has real effects.
The true believer,
one who has truly repented and has turned from a continuance in sin, now
possesses salvation in Christ.
With this salvation
comes freedom from the bondage of sin. We do not have to sin. We have been set
free from sin.
Because of Christ in
us, when we face temptation we have power
to act according to God’s will.
Since we are ““Set
Free in Christ” we now belong to Him and are servants of righteousness. [Romans
The freedom we have
in Christ will cause us to desire God’s will in our lives, His direction, and
cause an insatiable desire for more of Him.
We are “Set Free in
Christ” to worship Him, to adore Him, and to follow hard after Him!
“Set Free in Christ!” What an amazing concept, yet what truth!