True Discipleship

Northwest Bible Church – June 16, 2-13 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

John 8:31-36

True Discipleship

               Intro

               A.  Unbelieving Believers

They had believed in Him (John 8:30-31).  But they wanted to kill him (John 8:37, 59).

His words did not penetrate them (John 8:37) and their father was the devil (John 8:44).

HOW EXPLAIN THIS?

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               B. The Marks of a True Disciple (John 8:31).   

1) “if you abide in My words” –

a] We must know the words of Christ,

b] We must live according to the words of Christ.

2) “then you are truly disciples of Mine”.

3) “know the truth” –

4) “the truth shall make you free.”

               C. The Mark of a False Disciple (John 8:33).

1) We are Abraham’s descendants (John 8:33).

2) We are have never been slaves (John 8:33).

               D. Slavery and Freedom (John 8:34-36). 

1) You are slaves of sin (John 8:34).

2) The slave vs. the Son (John 8:35-36).

Conclusion