Salvation, the work of Adoption
Romans 8:15, 23
Galatians 4:4-7
Romans 9:4
Ephesians 1:5
Definition: Adoption is an act of God whereby he makes us members of his family.
The privileges of adoption are seen first in how we relate to God and second in how we relate to each other.
How do we experience the privileges of relating to God in Adoption?
1. We are led by the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:12-16)
- We can overcome sin and don’t have to be enslaved to sin
- Actively engage with spiritual disciplines
- Resist by considering Christ Jesus
- We can have sweet assurance of being God’s child
- Internal peace
- External rest
- We can, being led by the Spirit, walk in God’s mission
- Life ministry (what is your passion?)
- Give
2. We know that God loves and understand us (1 John 3:1-3; Psalm 103:13-14)
- He knows my ability to withstand temptation and will not let me be
tempted beyond what I can escape by his grace 1 Corinthians 10:13
3. We know that God will take care of our needs (Matthew 6:31-33)
- We can relax
- We don’t have to be anxious anymore as a non child would
- We are free from inferior pursuits to pursue God’s Kingdom
- Rid yourself of pursuing material gains for themselves
- Rid yourself of pursuing an education for education’s sake
- Rather, educate for sustaining yourself in God’s mission
4. We know that God gives us good gifts (Matthew 7:11)
- Come and ask Father for good things (good for him and us)
- Live in hope and expectation
5. We can imitate our Father as beloved children (Ephesians 5:1)
- Serve each other in the church
- Love each other
- Preach the gospel of the Kingdom
- Heal the wounds of a fallen culture
How do we experience the privileges of relating to each other in adoption?
1. All Christians are members of God’s family (1 Timothy 5:1-2)
- This destroys competition among churches
- This destroys discrimination among Christians of other races or socio-economic
backgrounds
- This destroys speaking evil against each other because we are family James
4:11
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