John 8:31-32 English Standard Version
The Truth Will Set You Free
31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Here we are on this side of the Cross and have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
We accept that these words of Christ to be true for us even though we are not Jews living in those pre-cross times. We believe these words and intend to understand them properly and to apply them correctly.
2 Timothy 3:16 English Standard Version (ESV) All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
Given that this is true, then can we accept that His intention has not changed? The lessons of the past should flame the truth in our hearts to correct and combat the manipulations and lies that we tell ourselves and those of our leaders.
I did not give any source material for my assertions on the word abide. Much of what has been said is rooted in that definition. Herein lies the issue of truth being spoken.
Do we blindly accept assertions without question? Just because a thing sounds right does not mean it is true. There will be reasons why we accept assertions. We might respect the author. We might not see the importance of the assertion. We might have the assertion confirmed within ourselves by the Holy Spirit.
Colossians 2:4 English Standard Version (ESV) I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments.
My source for my assertion of abide comes from Vine’s Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words, G3306. That is a source I trust. I did the study, I spent the time doing the research for my readers.
That does not mean you should not do the research on your own.
God often speaks in the seeking.