We Believe - Adoption
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Galatians 4:1–7 (ESV) 1 I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything, 2 but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. 3 In the same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary principles of the world. 4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.
Introduction
We are still dealing with the Doctrine of the Grace of God and come no to the doctrine of Adoption.
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Baptist Affirmation of Faith 1966 - 8. Adoption
God undertakes, in and for the sake of his Son Jesus Christ, to confer the grace of adoption on all those who are justified.In this way they are taken into the number, and enjoy the liberties and privileges, of the children of God. They have his name put upon them, receive the spirit of adoption, have access to the throne of grace with boldness, are entitled and enabled to call God, Father. They are pitied, protected, provided for, and disciplined by him as by a father, yet never cast off, but sealed to the day of redemption, and inherit the promises as heirs of everlasting salvation.
Father God I wonder Praise 268
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1. Adopted
1. Adopted
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Baptist Affirmation of Faith 1966
God undertakes, in and for the sake of his Son Jesus Christ, to confer the grace of adoption on all those who are justified.In this way they are taken into the number, and enjoy the liberties and privileges, of the children of God.
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Ephesians 1:5 (ESV) 5 he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,
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Galatians 4:4–5 (ESV) 4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.
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John 1:12 (ESV) 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,
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Romans 8:16–17 (ESV) 16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
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2. Privilege
2. Privilege
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Baptist Affirmation of Faith 1966
They have his name put upon them, receive the spirit of adoption, have access to the throne of grace with boldness, are entitled and enabled to call God, Father.
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16 What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said, “I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 17 Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you, 18 and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.”
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Hebrews 4:16 (ESV) 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
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Romans 8:15 (ESV) 15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
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Ephesians 2:18 (ESV)
18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.
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Psalm 103:13 (ESV)
13 As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
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3. Security
3. Security
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Proverbs 14:26 (ESV)
26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.
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1 Peter 5:6–8 (ESV)
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
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Ephesians 4:30 (ESV)
30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
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Hebrews 1:14 (ESV)
14 Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
Conclusion
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Galatians 4:4–7 (ESV)
4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.