Full and free acceptance

SERIES

26 Jun 2010

Knowing who we are matters – & we who are in Christ are nothing less than ‘sons of God’.  Paul’s defence of true Christian freedom crescendos: Justification makes it clear we are accepted by God.  But adoption as sons shows the depth of our acceptance.  As J I Packer put it: ‘Adoption is the highest privilege that the gospel offers: higher even than justification… Justification is a forensic idea, conceived in terms of law, and viewing God as judge. […] Adoption is a family idea, conceived in terms of love, and viewing God as Father.’  7 benefits of being sons of God are explored here for our encouragement.

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