The Truth
John 8:28-38
"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
(John 8:32)
Truth in our post-modern society has become subjective and not objective. It seems everyone has his or her truth, and who cares if those truths contradict each other? But truth cannot be subjective to each person's understanding. It must be absolute. Can you imagine what the judicial system would look like if truth really were in the eye of the beholder and in the notions and opinions of just anyone?
Jesus told His disciples that He is the Truth. He is the only One that can lead us to the Father, because He is the Truth. The word for truth in Hebrew carries also the idea of faithfulness and trustworthiness. What we begin to comprehend is that Jesus is the Truth of God revealed to humanity, and we can be certain of that. He is faithful to His words, and He is trustworthy. For this reason you and I can put our faith in Him and trust Him with our life now and in eternity. How great it is in times of ideas that are as changing and unsure as the shifting sands to have a Solid Rock on whom we stand.
INSIGHT
"For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." (John 1:17)
READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
Isaiah 6-8
Psalm 75
John 16
John 8:28-38
28 So Jesus said, "When you have lifted up[a] the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me. 29 The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him." 30 Even as he spoke, many believed in him.
Dispute Over Whose Children Jesus’ Opponents Are
31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
33 They answered him, "We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?"
34 Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 37 I know that you are Abraham’s descendants. Yet you are looking for a way to kill me, because you have no room for my word. 38 I am telling you what I have seen in the Father’s presence, and you are doing what you have heard from your father.[
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