said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love Me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on My own, but He sent Me. In 2004 the prominent entertainer and television producer Bill Cosby employed the saying while attributing it to a friend: [11] 2004 September 17, Spartan Daily (San Jose State University), Article Title: Bill Cosby speaks at San Jose State U., Article Author: Ken Lotich (San Jose State U.), Provided By: UNIVERSITY WIRE, San… Continue reading September 17, Spartan Daily (San Jose State University), Article Title: Bill Cosby speaks at San Jose State U., Article Author: Ken Lotich (San Jose State U.), Provided By: UNIVERSITY WIRE, San Jose, California. (NewsBank Access World News)

John 8:32 - The Truth will Set You Free - Bible Hub

The problem of bondage is not solved with a new philosophy or a worldly government or religious tradition. It goes way deeper than that. The problem is our very nature, our very identity. Jesus says that while the religious tradition tells you not to kill or commit adultery, His commandment is to stop hating or lusting ( Matthew 5:21-28). But who can do that? We intrinsically know that’s impossible as we are. The phrase is used as the motto of many universities, colleges, and schools: Yonsei University, Caltech (semi-officially), Johns Hopkins University, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College, Canterbury Christ Church University, [3] Adelphi University, University of Portland, Idaho State University, Ottawa University, St. Augustine's University, Southern Methodist University, University of Tennessee, Lafayette College, St Thomas College, Thrissur, Mar Ivanios College, Andhra Christian College, Catholic University of Uruguay, Catholic University of Cordoba, University of San Martín de Porres, Doshisha University, Victoria University, and Darien High School. Then Jesus said to those Judeans who had believed him, "If you continue to follow my teaching, you are really my disciples It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. Women are always saying, "We can do anything that men can do." But men are not saying, "We can do anything that women can do.”Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples’” (John 8:31). True discipleship is more than intellectual assent; those who are “really” followers of Christ will “hold to” His Word. That means they will not only accept His teachings as truth, but they will also obey His teachings. Action is proof of faith (cf. James 2:17). Because of the vastly different perspectives (can’t get any further apart), the Jews are more confused and ask an important question—Who are you? Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. The truth Jesus’ disciples receive brings with it freedom. Jesus continues, “And the truth will set you free” (verse 32). At that point in history, the Jews were under the rule of the Roman government. Even though Rome gave them an exceptional amount of autonomy, they were keenly aware of the Roman presence around them in the form of soldiers, governors, and empirically appointed kings. When Jesus said the truth would set them free, however, He was not talking about political freedom (though the following verses indicate that’s how the Jews took it). Jesus provides the best commentary for His own statement in verse 34. Jesus explains, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.” Being a slave to sin is the ultimate bondage. It took a supernatural, sacrificial, and extravagantly loving act to give us another option at all. God came here.

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stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” 11She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.”]] answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory means nothing. The One who glorifies Me is My Father, of whom you say ‘He is our g God.’ 55You do not know Him, but I know Him. If I said I did not know Him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know Him, and I keep His word. Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Jesus said to the Jews who had believed 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.” 33They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?” But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life.Jesus had just finished a speech at the temple where He delineated differences between Himself and His listeners. “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am he, you will indeed die in your sins” (John 8:23–24). The result of Jesus’ message was that “even as he spoke, many believed in him” (verse 30). Then, in verse 31, Jesus begins to speak just to those who had believed. To those who believed, He took it a step further. “If you follow my teachings, you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” Why Does the Bible Care so Much about Truth?