His authority has been given by the Father, which indicates that he remains subject to the Father. In his risen state, Jesus exercises absolute authority throughout heaven and earth, which shows his deity. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Read More Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them.
Bible verses about ever forward free#
A slave to sin means unable to escape from sinful patterns of conduct without the help of Jesus to set a person free (see John 8:36). From the guilt and enslaving power of sinful patterns of conduct. This verse is frequently quoted out of context, but the connection with John 8:31 shows that Jesus is only talking about one way to know the truth, and that is by continuing to believe and obey his word. This verse shows that continuing to trust Jesus and obey him is one test of who are truly my disciples. To abide in Jesus’ word means to continue believing what Jesus has said and walking in obedience to him (1 John 2:6, 28 3:6). Their “belief” is shown to be false in the course of the story (see John 8:33–47). I speak of what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.” Read More I know that you are offspring of Abraham yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. The slave does not remain in the house forever the son remains forever.
How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?” Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. All commentary sections adapted from the ESV Study Bible. This article is part of the Key Bible Verses series.