In John 8 we encounter a group of Jews who were believing in Jesus...
Although they believe in Jesus, they do not appear to truly be his disciples. A corrective from Jesus is needed...
Jesus then goes on to say to these believers that they are slaves of sin (John 8:34), his word finds no place in them (John 8:37), that their father is the devil and not God (John 8:44), and that they do not believe in Jesus (John 8:45).
How is it possible to be both believing and unbelieving at the same time? How is it possible to be a believer in Jesus and yet a son of the devil, as John shows us?
John 8:30-31 said:As he was saying these things, many believed in him. So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him...
Although they believe in Jesus, they do not appear to truly be his disciples. A corrective from Jesus is needed...
John 8:32 said:“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Jesus then goes on to say to these believers that they are slaves of sin (John 8:34), his word finds no place in them (John 8:37), that their father is the devil and not God (John 8:44), and that they do not believe in Jesus (John 8:45).
How is it possible to be both believing and unbelieving at the same time? How is it possible to be a believer in Jesus and yet a son of the devil, as John shows us?