Set Free by the Son John 8:31-38 Jesus sets sinners free by the Truth. 1. True disciples abide in His Word and enjoy this freedom. (John 8:31-33) 2. But the self-righteous reject His Word and remain enslaved to sin. (John 8:34-35) 3. True sons are set free by the Son of God; false sons listen to their evil father. (John 8:36-38).