The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

John 8:31-32, “So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him,

‘If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine;

32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

I spoke to the CAP cadets last night on “Truth.” Their attention was

excellent, and I was amazed that they were so “up” on current events.

Verse 32 above was one of the verses I emphasized. But verse 32

must really link with verse 31, because you cannot know “the truth”

unless you are “in (His) Word.” The Word of God reveals His truth;

and when we understand His truth, we are made “free.” The word

“free” means to be exempt from liability. We are sinners and responsible

for our sin, until we know Christ. His death and resurrection frees us

from the liability of our sin. But there’s more. Sin is burdensome.

Criminals who have long run from the law are often relieved when

they are caught. Sin is burdensome even when it’s not illegal. We

know what we do and think that are sinful. We feel guilty. Jesus

frees us from that guilt when we confess it with the determination

not to again engage in thoughts and deeds which dishonor Him.

Yes, His Truth really sets us free!

We love you tremendously and pray for you daily,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas

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