October 27, 2025
The Truth Shall Set You Free - Part 1
John 8:31-33
10/27/2025
31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him,
``If you abide in my word, you are truly my
disciples,
32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will
set you free.''
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?''' (ESV)
An acquaintance was taking a philosophy class at Purdue
University. His professor stated, ``There is no such thing as
absolute truth.'' The student was removed from the class roles
by asking, ``Is that a true statement?''
It is true that the speed of light is 186,000 miles per
second, and that dropping a cement block on your foot will cause
pain. When someone suggests that truth is relative, they are
suggesting they disagree and want to change the subject. We may
not see the truth, we may not agree about the truth, but that
does not negate the truth. Eventually our disbelief and stubborn
nature will be shown to be in error, and we will live with the
consequences. This week we will be looking at the truth Jesus
taught, ``The truth will set you free.''
So it was in the life of Jesus.
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ``If
you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and
you will know the truth, and the truth will set you
free.'' 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?'''
Many Jews had come to faith that Jesus was a good teacher,
but they still held to the idea that their goodness before God
was a matter of keeping an external law or pledging their
allegiance to Him. They did not understand that Jesus taught we
are all sinful before God, and that our only hope of salvation
from sin and death is God's intervention. Our good works, though
evidence of faith, do not and cannot earn us eternal life.
May our Lord grant that we hear, understand, and believe the
truth of God's grace, love, and mercy. Amen.