Believing In vs. Believing Like
I’d just like to take a minute to tell you about my favorite scripture. It’s John 8:31 - 32. Jesus said to the Jews who believed in him, “If you abide in my word you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth and the truth shall set you free .” Many people quote the last phrase in these verses, but don’t really understand it’s meaning within context. I took a look at the definition of some of the words used, taking the original Greek language it was written in into account. The word translated as abide here can mean to learn and accept. The word word is the expression of a thought. Truly means really. Disciples are students. The word for truth here means reality. And the phrase set you free is a pretty big concept referring to freedom of soul, etc. Technically it can mean to release from a state or situation that limits freedom of thought or behavior. So what is Jesus really saying in these verses? It seems he is saying... If you learn and accept m...