In the previous chapter, we saw that John wrote, “As He spoke these words, many believed in Him” (v. 30). The passage we are examining in this chapter begins with Jesus’ words to these new believers: “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (vv. 31–32). There is probably enough truth packed into these verses to warrant a separate book, but I need to be much more succinct. The first thing I want us
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