8, 37-47 Do You Know Your Spiritual Father (Notes)

“Do you know your spiritual father?”

John 8:37-47

introduction

No one would ever want to admit that the devil is their father, yet for the majority of the world, the reality is that he is and they don’t even know it.

 i. if god were your father… vs. 37-43

a. You would not oppose…    

                Cf. Rom. 2:28-29; 9:6, 8; Gal. 3:29; Luke 3:8; John 1:12-13

b. You would ____________________________________

c. you would ________________ ________________

d. you would ________________________ his word

                Cf. 1 Cor. 2:14    

ii. if satan were your father… vs. 44-47

a. you want to do what…   

                Cf. Gen. 3:4, 13; 2 Cor. 4:4

b.  you refuse to believe in…

conclusion

So, who’s your spiritual father?

1.        

2.        

                Cf. John 1:12-13

3.        

                Cf. 1 John 1:9