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John 8:31-34 (NIV2010)

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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.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 31) Believing / Unbelief - Belief is not enough
(v. 31) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Hold to the teaching, really disciples
(v. 31) Obedience - Obey then you are really His disciple
(v. 32) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Hold to the teaching, really disciples
(v. 32) Freedom / Legalism / Disputable Matters / Traditions - The truth will set you free
(v. 32) Obedience - Obey then you are really His disciple
(v. 32) Believing / Unbelief - Belief is not enough

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 31) Word of God (part II) (2010-12-17)
(v. 31) Jesus with People - Full of Grace and Truth (2009-01-28)
(v. 31) Mind of Christ - Discipleship (part I) (2011-06-16)
(v. 31) Righteousness over feelings (2011-05-23)
(v. 31) Mission - Fishers of Men (2010-11-25)
(v. 32) Righteousness over feelings (2011-05-23)
(v. 32) Word of God (part II) (2010-12-17)
(v. 32) Raising Awesome Kids - Honesty (part 1) (2008-12-10)
(v. 32) Jesus with People - Full of Grace and Truth (2009-01-28)
(v. 33) Jesus with People - Full of Grace and Truth (2009-01-28)
(v. 34) Jesus with People - Full of Grace and Truth (2009-01-28)
(v. 34) Becoming a Chain Breaker (part II) (2013-08-23)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 31) Bible Talk: Discipleship: Jesus is the focus (2006-12-02)
(v. 31) Devotional: Bible Study (2008-12-12)
(v. 31) Devotional: Church (2008-12-18)
(v. 31) Sermon: God calls Man to do the Impossible (2012-01-14)
(v. 32) Bible Talk: Discipleship: Jesus is the focus (2006-12-02)
(v. 32) Devotional: Bible Study (2008-12-12)
(v. 32) Devotional: Church (2008-12-18)
(v. 32) Sermon: God calls Man to do the Impossible (2012-01-14)
(v. 34) Devotional: Futility of a Life Without God (2008-12-18)

Definition(s):
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer