Winners Chapel Live Service With David Oyedepo

Biblical Context

The words of John 8:32 come from Jesus Christ Himself. He spoke these to some Jews who had believed in Him, right in the midst of a larger teaching session in the temple area. Jesus was helping them see what it truly meant to be His followers, not just in name, but in how they lived and thought. He was talking about a deeper kind of freedom than what they might have first thought. This ‘truth’ He spoke of isn’t just facts or information; it’s the reality of God, what God says, and ultimately, it’s Jesus Himself, who said, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life’ (John 14:6).

Key Word Study: Free (Greek: `eleutheroo` – ελευθερόω)

When Jesus says the truth will make you ‘free,’ He uses the Greek word `eleutheroo`. This word means to make someone free, to set them at liberty, or to exempt them from something. Think of it like someone being released from a debt they couldn’t pay, or a slave being granted their freedom. It’s not just a small change; it’s a complete change of state. In John 8:32, it means more than just political freedom. It’s about being set free from sin, from spiritual chains, from the devil’s grip, and from all the things that keep you from living God’s best for your life. It means a deep, inner liberty that changes everything about you.

You know, Bishop David Oyedepo, the presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel, is someone who truly understands this kind of freedom. He’s known as a man who does great things because he operates in what we call the Spirit of Faith. This isn’t just about wishing things were better; it’s about a deep, steady belief in God’s Word and acting on it.

God gave Bishop Oyedepo a very clear job: to set people free. And how? Through preaching and teaching the word of faith. This isn’t just about sharing stories; it’s about showing you how to apply God’s living Word to your life so you can walk out of any trouble you’re in. It’s about knowing the truth, like Jesus said, so that truth can work to free you.

This call to set captives free covers every part of a person’s life. Think about it: every area where people feel stuck or held back. This message is specifically for those whose lives have been messed up, beaten down, torn apart, twisted, and who are hurting and crying out because of deep pain and struggle. You’re not alone if you feel this way; God has an answer for you.

Bishop Oyedepo received a direct word from God, a divine instruction, and it’s something powerful for all of us to understand. God said, “The hour has come to liberate the world from all oppressions of the devil through the preaching of the word of faith, and I am sending you to undertake this task.”

Let’s break that down, because it has a lot to teach us:

The Hour Has Come

This tells us there’s an urgency to it. It’s not about waiting for tomorrow or some distant future. God says, ‘The hour has come.’ It’s now. This means your time for freedom is right now. You don’t have to put off living free. Today is the day to step into what God has for you.

To Liberate The World

This isn’t just about freeing a few people; it’s a message meant for everyone, everywhere. No matter where you are or what you’ve been through, God’s plan is to set you free. His desire is for every person to live without the heavy hand of the enemy.

From All Oppressions Of The Devil

Notice it says ‘all oppressions.’ This means there’s no single area in your life where the devil has a right to keep you bound. Whether it’s sickness that won’t leave, financial struggles that make you feel helpless, fear that paralyzes you, bad habits you can’t shake, or relationships that are always broken—these are oppressions. God wants you free from every single one of them. He wants you free from every pain, every pang, and every cause for crying.

Through The Preaching Of The Word Of Faith

This is the key. It’s not just positive thinking or trying harder. It’s through the Word of God, received with faith. The Word of Faith means you don’t just hear what God says, you believe it in your heart, you speak it with your mouth, and you act on it. When you know what God’s Word says about healing, for example, and you believe it and speak it over your body, you’re activating the Word of Faith. When you know what the Word says about your money, and you give and trust God, you’re operating in the Word of Faith. This is what brings the truth of John 8:32 alive for you.

Think about what this means for you personally. Have you felt your destiny battered? Has it felt like your life was beaten down, tattered, or deformed? Are you experiencing groaning and agonies from pain, pangs, and crying? The truth of God’s Word is the answer. For instance, if you’ve been sick, the truth is found in verses like Isaiah 53:5, which says, ‘By His stripes we are healed.’ Knowing that truth, believing it, and speaking it will make you free from sickness. It’s not just a nice thought; it’s a spiritual law that works.

If you’re dealing with financial problems, the truth is found in passages like Philippians 4:19: ‘My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.’ When you know this truth, when you put your trust in it, and you live by its principles – like giving and tithing – you can experience freedom from financial lack. You’re not just hoping; you’re standing on what God says.

The Word of Faith isn’t just about hearing someone preach; it’s about letting that preached Word become *your* personal truth. It’s about letting it sink so deep into your spirit that it changes how you think, how you speak, and what you do. That’s how you move from being afflicted to being free. That’s how you stop the groaning and the crying and start living in the joy of God.

So, what truth do you need to know today to be set free? It’s time to open your Bible, listen to the Word of God, and let it take root in your heart. You’ve got to believe it’s for you. You’ve got to speak it out loud. You’ve got to act on it. That’s how you live out the freedom Jesus talked about in John 8:32. That’s how you make that Divine Mandate a reality in your own life.