Slaves to Sin | John 8:31-38

·         We are ALL sinners and slaves to sin… BUT… there is HOPE!o   Our HOPE is in Jesus, and Jesus alone!·         John 8:37 I” know that you are the off-spring of Abraham, yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you.”o   The ironic thing about this verse is that the Pharisee’s don’t even try to deny this accusation! Why?§  Because they are so caught in trying to refute “THE Truth” with “their truth”, that they don’t even try to refute the most damning statement of all!·         This scene illustrates the condition of most people’s hearts.·         John 8:34- 36 Jesus answered them; “Everyone who practices sin, is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever. The Son remains forever. So, if the Son sets you free, you are free, indeed.”o   In other words: We are all slaves to sin, but there is HOPE. ·         John 8:31 “If you abide in my words, you are truly my disciples. And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free!”o   In other words, don’t just say you believe, live like you believe!·         One of the biggest LIES many Christians believe:o   I need to be strong and mature enough not to allow sin a foothold in my life!§  WRONG The battle does NOT belong to you. It belongs to Jesus!·         Surrender your sin to Jesus and you will be set free! Theme: Slaves to Sin Scripture: John 8:31-38