SPIRITUAL SLAVES

(John 8:31-36)

I. PILLAR # 1: THE TEST OF _______________________
A. 3 HEART-PROBING TESTS
1. A disciple of Jesus ______________ in his word.

2. A disciple of Jesus knows the ______________.

3. A disciple of Jesus has spiritual ______________.
• Freedom from ________________ (Rom. 8:1).
• Freedom from _______________ (2 Cor. 4:4).
• Freedom from spiritual _________ (John 8:51).
• Freedom from the _____________ of God (Rom. 5:9).
• Freedom from ________ (Rom. 8:2).
II. PILLAR # 2: THE TRADEMARKS OF ______________
FAITH
A. TWO TRADEMARKS
1. An appeal to _____________________.

2. An unwillingness to admit spiritual ____________.

III. PILLAR # 3: THE TRAUMA OF SPIRITUAL __________
A. THREE TRAUMATIC TRUTHS
1. Every person is a spiritual _____________.

2. Every person remains in bondage to spiritual slavery until the ________ sets them free.

3. Every person is _________ to someone.

TRUTH POINT:
Spiritual slaves need _______________________ which is found in _______________ alone.

SPIRITUAL SLAVES

John 8:31-36

Discussion Questions

1. Why is slavery such an appalling sin? Why was it tolerated for so many years in America and Great Britain?

2. Discuss the test of spirituality. How does Jesus challenge the Pharisees? How do they respond?

3. What are the criteria for discipleship that Jesus sets forth in John 8:31-32?

4. What is the only alternative to walking with Jesus as his disciple?

5. What does spiritual freedom entail? Why do people resist such freedom?

6. Are you experiencing spiritual freedom? How would you describe this experience to an unbeliever?

7. What are two trademarks of spurious faith?

8. Discuss the three traumatic truths. How does the gospel address these realities?

9. What is the greatest need of every spiritual slave?