Who Are the True Children? Exploring John 8:31-47

In John 8:31-47, Jesus debates with those claiming Abraham as their father. He tells believers that holding to his teaching brings true freedom. The Jewish opponents insist they have never been slaves and are Abraham’s descendants. Jesus counters that anyone who sins is a slave to sin and only the Son can set people free. He challenges their claim to spiritual parentage, accusing them of following the devil rather than God. The passage highlights the difference between physical descent and true allegiance to God.

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