I am struck by a word in a verse I have previously read numerous times; then.

John 8:31-32 says, Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, ” If you abide in My Word, you are My disciples indeed. Then you shall know the Truth and the Truth shall make you free”.

It sounds as though we can believe yet not abide. As You spoke to people who believed You, You gave a sobering condition/warning; IF you abide in My Word–THEN… ONLY as we abide/remain in You, in Your Word (obey, connect, dwell), then and only then shall we receive the privilege of KNOWING the Truth, You! And only in knowing You and abiding in You, shall we be made free. You alone. You as Truth. Not our version of truth; You alone.