Not everyone can claim to be one of God's children. One may be very religious and a baptised member of a church; but it does not mean he/she is altogether a God's child.
So, how can one know? God's word tells us how!
"The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.[a] And by him we cry, “Abba,[b] Father.” 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory." Romans 8:15-17, NIV
Jesus taught that the Father has promised to make the body of his children the temple of the Holy Spirit. Because God knows everyone's heart he readily sends the Spirit to those whom he considers worthy of the gift - those considered already saved from condemnation at the last day.
Indeed, the Holy Spirit authenticates your faith.
Do you have the Spirit teaching and working in your thoughts and doings? If so, you are really a child of God. When worship day comes and the preacher says you can have God's promises and blessings daily as you pray and ask for them, you can in fact relate. In contrast, one who doesn't have the Spirit might wonder what the message of the preacher is coming from for he/she cannot recall instances of his/her life that were truly blessed.
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