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245			_aPerspectivade la Libertaden Juan 8:31-38 Implicaciones en Clave Relacional, Identitaria y Redentora
260			_aJohannesburg _bSouth African Theological Seminary _c2020
300			_a117 pages _bPDF _cA4 _eAbstract, TOC
502			_bMaster of Theology _cSouth African Theological Seminary _d2020 _gDr. Alberto F. Roldán
520			_aThe theme of freedom is one of humanity's most fundamental values, even sometimes seeming to dominate over the value of one's life. Many have written about freedom; many opinions and perspectives have tried to glimpse their nature and content. But there has also been a lot of confusion around it. This work aims to shed some light on this confusion. As a study within the framework of biblical theology, this thesis shall endeavour to answer essential questions such as: What is freedom? What does it mean to be free? What is it worth to be free? What are the limits to freedom? To what or to whom does freedom relate? Is freedom worthwhile? If there are different ways of under-standing freedom, which what is the real one? To this end, it will focus on the in-depth study of a key scripture text that speaks of freedom, John 8:31-38. This study is divided into three sections (or chapters) that will help answer these questions. First an introductory approach to the text will be developed with specific reference to the context in the Gospel of John. The second chapter will develop the exegesis of the text taking into account the grammatical and semantic structure. Specifically, it will explore the theme through the three different lenses derived from the perspective of freedom of-fered by the text itself:(1) The relational lens(v. 31 "If you remain in my word you are truly my disciples" ) will demonstrate Christ’s interest in relating to his own, establishing criteria for that relationship within the context of discipleship.(2) The identity lens(v. 32 "and ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free" ) will clarify the link between truth and freedom in order to understand the true nature of freedom.(3) The redemptive lens(v.36: "So if the Son makes you free, ye shall be truly free") will show the need for redemption to attain full freedom, understanding the state of slavery of sin in which human beings are immersed and, therefore, the impossibility of self-liberation. Finally, the third chapter will analyse the implications and consequences of the exegesis of John 8:31-38 for the perspective of freedom offered, in light of the three lenses (relational, identity and redemptive) identified, all with the aim of discovering the true nature of true freedom in Christ.
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