John 8:21-58
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the face of evil unbelief and persistent opposition, Jesus spoke with
tremendous assurance: 'You are from below, I am from above; you are of
this world, I am not of this world...you will die in your sins unless
you believe that I am He' (23-24). 'As He spoke thus, many believed in
Him (30) - Jesus spoke with power and love. Responding to Him in faith,
we are set 'free' (32,36; Romans 8:2; Galatians 5:1). To receive His
freedom, we must recognize our need: 'everyone who commits sin is a
slave to sin' (34). To grow in His freedom, we must 'continue in His
Word' (31). To religion without Christ (39,41), Jesus' answer is
emphatic: 'You are of your father the devil...you do not hear God's
words because you are not of God' (44,47). 'I am' (58; Exodus 3:14). God
is in control - not men (59,20).
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