In this powerful episode of Christian Talk, we explore one of the most striking confrontations in all of Scripture — Jesus’ dialogue with the Pharisees in John 8:31–59. Here, Jesus reveals the true meaning of discipleship, freedom, and spiritual lineage. When He declares, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly My disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free,” He challenges both ancient assumptions and modern hearts.The tension rises as Jesus exposes the difference between being descendants of Abraham by blood and being children of God by faith. The Pharisees cling to their heritage, but Jesus points to the deeper reality — that sin enslaves, and only the Son can set us free. In this heated exchange, He unveils the spiritual blindness of those who claim to see, showing that true freedom is not political or cultural, but spiritual and eternal.Finally, the chapter reaches its awe-inspiring climax when Jesus declares, “Before Abraham was, I AM.” With those words, He identifies Himself as eternal — one with the Father — provoking outrage from His listeners and worship from all who believe. Join us as we unpack this life-changing passage, explore its implications for believers today, and rediscover what it truly means to walk in the freedom and truth of Christ.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.