John 8:31-36

 Intro:  As Americans we are free, right?

I.  What the Constitution can’t grant you

A.  The Bondage of Sinful Nature

1.  Genetic tendencies for life

2.  Can’t “find” Jesus

B.  Condemned by the Law

C.  Under the influence of Satan

II.  The Truth will set you free

A.  What is truth?

B.  “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”

C.  Satan’s top mission was to obscure the truth

III.  Freedom

A.  No worries about death or Judgment Day

B.  Not free of sinful nature yet, but it’s coming

C.  Empowered to live free by the Holy Spirit

1.  Not addicted

2.  Motivated by love

3.  Resistant to temptation

Where are you still not taking full advantage of your freedom in Christ?

What does being “free indeed” mean to you?