Bondage and Freedom
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;

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




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