Knowing the truth means knowing Jesus, which begets true freedom

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The Truth Shall Set You Free

• Knowing the truth means knowing Jesus, which
  begets true freedom

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Introduction

• In a previous lesson it was learned as the
  Scriptures reveal that knowing more of Gods
  will not only helps us to understand truth from
  error, it also added a burden that came with that
  knowledge. Cp. Rom. 77-8
• We know that the Law is good in that it brings
  about the knowledge of sin.
• What it also did, however, was brought about a
  coveting of every kind.
• So, how can the truth of Gods word (e.g. His
  laws) which bring about coveting of every
  kind be reconciled with Jesus words that it is
  truth that sets man free? Jn. 831-32?

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Introduction

• It is this type of philosophical rhetoric that
  Jesus is engaged in when in the temple.
• It is a place where truth was to be taught and
  practiced.
• It is this place where Jesus made clear what is
  essential for a person to be set free.

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Introduction

• In this lesson we shall see
• How truth is personified through Christ.
• Thus, it is not only what sets us free, but who
  sets us free.

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Truth Personified Through Christ

• Understanding the concept of the word truth.
• The literal Greek word (??????) for truth means
  unconcealed, manifest.
• The word literally comes from ? negative and
  ????? (from letho lanthano) forget, escape
  notice.
• The meaning thusly understood as fact or reality.

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Truth Personified Through Christ

• Truth Illustrated.
• As light.
• In contrast to darkness, light is unconcealed and
  is/makes manifest.
• Metaphorically, light is represented as truth.
  Eph. 58-10
• As law. Psa. 119142
• Law represents all that directs and instructs.
  Cp. Rom. 77
• Simultaneously, law reveals (makes manifest) what
  is true.

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Truth Personified Through Christ

• Truth Personified in Christ.
• God is referred to as Truth. Tit. 11-3
• Jesus is the manifestation (remember definition
  of truth) or express image of God.
• Therefore, Jesus can rightfully claim to be The
  Truth. Jn. 831-32

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Christ The Word of Truth Sets Us Free

• There is in a practical sense a liberation
  that comes from man knowing the truth.
• This was part of the message Jesus when speaking
  to His believers (and to us, as well). Jn 831ff
• Knowing the teachings of Gods laws is likened
  unto a lighted path that leads man by way of
  truth to salvation. Psa. 119105
• Man is given the freedom to accept or reject what
  is revealed to him cp. Rom. 116-17
• The existence of God, or the Son of God.
• The message of Gods salvation.

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Christ The Word of Truth Sets Us Free

• Ultimately, however, it is through a
  manifestation of Gods own goodness through
  Christ, that man is able to be free.
• The choice of man apart from the act of God
  does not set us free from the fact that we are
  guilty of sin. Rom 323 623
• Therefore, it is through Jesus Christ the
  begotten of God and the Savior of this world
  who sets man free from the bondage of sin.
• Those who reject this truth will die in their
  sins for they will reject Jesus Himself and God
  who sent Him. Jn. 824

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Conclusion

• We have a difficult burden in knowing truth, e.g.
  the knowledge of sin and our guilt stemming from
  it. Rom. 724
• Greater than our sins and the knowledge of our
  sins, however, is Truth Himself, who delivers us
  from sin through His precious blood. Rom. 725-84