August
5
2018
Divine Adoption
Divine Adoption
Romans 8:14-17
Nick Ford, Lead Pastor
SONS OF GOD
(verse 14)
In Christ = the Holy Spirit dwells in you = led by the Spirit = sons of God
THE PRIVILEGES OF ADOPTION
(verses 14-17)
- Security
- Intimacy
- Assurance
- Inheritance
- Likeness
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A Slave |
A Son |
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Obeys under compulsion, because they have to |
Obeys out of love for and joy in “Daddy” |
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Works under threat of pain or loss; punishment “pays back” |
Discipline is not retribution, but loving instruction |
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Insecurity: If I slip up, my master might beat me |
Security: If I slip up, my Father will forgive me |
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Concentration on external behavior and compliance with rules |
Concentration on relationship and attitudes |
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Has to work, but is given no honor |
Is honored, and invited to join the work |