You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
The Gospel frees you from slavery to sin, from evil passions, corrupt nature, and groveling views. A sinner is captive to an evil heart's dictates, but Christ's truth breaks this hard bondage. His service is no oppression; it is the only true freedom, a cheerful surrender to Him whose yoke is easy and burden light.
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And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (g) From the slavery of sin.
Christ speaks here to those just beginning to learn His doctrine, yet the promise holds for all of us: we never arrive at the full knowledge we need. He impresses His Word on our hearts by His Spirit, daily dispersing the ignorance that clouds the Gospel's brightness. This freedom He offers, restoration from slavery itself, is the most invaluable blessing, and nothing is more excellent or desirable than the knowledge of the Gospel.
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