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I. FREEDOM PROFFERED.

1. Sin makes bondage (ver. 34; Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:13; Romans 6:16, 17; Galatians 4:25; 2 Peter 2:19).

2. Truth brings freedom (ver. 32; Romans 6:14, 18; Romans 7:6; Galatians 5:18; James 1:25; 1 Peter 2:16).

3. Christ gives freedom (ver. 36; Psalm 40:2; Psalm 118:5; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:2; 1 Corinthians 7:22; Galatians 5:1).

II. BONDAGE DEMONSTRATED.

1. By doing evil deeds (ver. 44; Genesis 3:13; Genesis 6:5; Matthew 13:38; Mark 7:23; Acts 13:10; 1 John 3:8).

2. By disbelieving the Lord (ver. 45; Isaiah 53:1; Luke 22:67; John 4:48; 5:58; 6:36; 8:24).

3. By not hearing truth (ver. 47; Isaiah 6:9; Matthew 13:15, Mark 4:9; John 3:12; John 5:47, 1 John 4:6).

III. DEATH VANQUISHED.

1. A dying race (ver. 53; Genesis 3:19; Psalm 89:48; Ecclesiastes 12:5; Zechariah 1:5; Romans 5:12; Hebrews 9:27).

2. A life-giving obedience (ver. 51; Deuteronomy 11:27; Jeremiah 7:23; Acts 5:29; Romans 6:16; Hebrews 5:9; 1 Peter 1:22).

3. An ever-living Saviour (ver. 58; Psalm 90:1; John 1:1; John 17:5; Colossians 1:17; Hebrews 1:10; Revelation 1:18).

(Sunday School Times.)

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KJV: Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

WEB: Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, "If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples.