True Disciples Abide In Freedom

John 8:31-47

By Pastor Chad A. Miller, August 06, 2023

REFLECTION: Romans 1:16-17

MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 6:19-21

BENEDICTION: Rev 1:5b-6

Summary: A genuine disciple of Jesus Christ holds tightly to the Word while walking in the Spirit! A true disciple experiences true and lasting freedom as they abide in God’s Word…we bleed the Bible!


People can be near Jesus; and not be His disciples.

1. TRUE DISCIPLES LIVE IN GOD'S ! John 8:31

To abide: hold on to, be filled with, dominated by.

Get in the Word / Practically

  1. Hear (Romans 10:17)
  2. Read (Deuteronomy 17:19)
  3. Study (Proverbs 2:1-6) [H.E.A.R.]
  4. Memorize (Psalm 119:11)
  5. Meditate (Joshua 1:8)

“Disciples of Jesus are people of the !”

2. TRUE DISCIPLES KNOW THE ABOUT JESUS! John 8:32

Hebrews 10:5-10

These Jews think they're free, well-connected, and children of God!

There is a great gap between what they and what they possess.

3. TRUE DISCIPLES ARE FREE INDEED! John 8:32, 36

  • True Disciples Live in God’s Word!
  • True Disciples Know the Truth About Jesus!
  • True Disciples ARE FREE INDEED!

Are you FREE or BOUND?