John 8:31-59 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed;… I. PHYSICAL BONDAGE. 1. An ancient institution (Genesis 9:25, 26). 2. Called bondmen (Genesis 43:18; Genesis 44:9). 3. Some born in bondage (Genesis 14:14; Psalm 116:16). 4. Some captured in war (Deuteronomy 20:14; 2 Kings 5:2). 5. Subject to sale (Genesis 17:27; Genesis 37:28-36). 6. Debtors sold into bondage (2 Kings 4:1; Matthew 18:25). 7. Thieves sold into bondage (Exodus 22:3). 8. Bondage of Israelites not perpetual (Exodus 21:2; Leviticus 25:10). II. SPIRITUAL BONDAGE. 1. Is to the devil (1 Timothy 3:7; 2 Timothy 2:26). 2. Is to fear of death (Hebrews 2:14, 15). 3. Is to sin (John 8:34; Romans 6:16). 4. Is to corruption (2 Peter 2:19; Romans 8:21). 5. Is to iniquity (Acts 8:23). 6. Is to the world (Galatians 4:8). 7. Is to spiritual death (Romans 7:24). 8. Is unknown by its subjects (John 8:83). III. SPIRITUAL FREEDOM. 1. Promised (Isaiah 42:6, 7; Isaiah 61:1). 2. Typified (Exodus 1:13, 14 with Deuteronomy 4:20), 3. Through Christ (John 8:36; Romans 7:24, 25). 4. Proffered by the gospel (Luke 4:17-21). 5. Through the truth (John 8:32). 6. Testified by the Spirit (Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:5, 6). 7. Enjoyed by saints (Romans 6:18-22). 8. Saints should abide in it (Galatians 5:1). (Sunday School Times.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; |
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