A Spiritual Paternity Test
John 8:38-47

In this passage, we will be looking at two principles that contrast the children of God and the children of the devil.
I. The Characteristics of the Children of God

A. We do the Works of Abraham – V 39

1. Believed God at His Word - Romans 4:22
Credit as Righteousness
2. Obeyed God – Genesis 22 Sacrifice of Isaac
3. Received the Lord – Genesis 18 Theophany Christophany

B. We Love Jesus Christ – V 42
C. We Hear the Words of God – V 47

II. The Characteristics of the Children of the Devil

A. They Do Not Accept the Truth – V 40a
B. They Want to Kill Truth Speakers – V 40b
C. They Cannot Bear to Hear Truth – V 43b
D. They Will Serve Their Father – V 44a
E. They are Murderers – V 44b
F. They are Liars – V 44c