Bible Reference Notes: “Children of God and Children of the Devil.”

The Bible Reference Notes for today will hopefully clear up a common misconception.

In relation to the human race, we often hear people say, “We’re all God’s children.” This, however, is not supported by Scripture. In fact, Scripture clearly lays out just who are and who are not the children of God.

Children of God and Children of the Devil

Children of God

John 1:12 Those who receive Jesus

Romans 8:14, 16 Those led by the Spirit of God

Romans 9:8 Children of the promise, not children of the flesh

2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Believers, not unbelievers

1 John 2:29-3:2 Believers

1 John 3:9-10 Those who practice righteousness

Children of the Devil

Matthew 13:37-39 The tares are the sons of the evil one

John 8:38, 41-45 Those who reject Christ and His words

1 John 3:8, 10 Those who practice sin/do not practice righteousness

To find out the purpose and exactly how to use these Bible Reference Notes, check out the explanation in my first installment The Holy Scriptures. See also the other following installments of Bible Reference Notes:

Whose Name Good for dealing with Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Hell and the Eternal Soul Good for dealing with those who deny the existence of Hell (like Jehovah’s Witnesses)

Who’s Responsible for Salvation: God or Man? Good references for those who think God needs a little help in our salvation.