Sonship Through The Spirit
Romans 8:14, For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.
John 1:12, Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.
- The Greek word translated children in John 1:12 is – teknon – a child or daughter that is produced.
Titus 3:5, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
- The Greek Word translated children in Romans 8:14 is – huios – a child or daughter enjoying the affection of a parent.
- All who receive HIS AFFECTION well in their HEARTS become HEIRS of a far better life!
Romans 8:19, For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are.
Acts 2:17-18, 17 In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. 18 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.
- The Greek word translated prophesy is – propheteuo – speak under inspiration in a way that foretells the future.
Receiving God’s Full Reward in Our Lives
- We RECEIVE OUR ADOPTION.
Romans 8:15, 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.
Ephesians 1:4-9, 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9 he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure.
2. We RELY ON GOD.
Romans 8:15, . . . rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”
John 14:18, I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
- The greatest blessings Christ followers receive come through THEIR SUBMISSION TO GOD not THEIR STRENGTH!
3. We RESPECT GOD’S LEADERSHIP.
Romans 8:16, The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
Matthew 11:20, Then Jesus began to denounce the towns in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent.
Genesis 32:22-31; Matthew 11:21
Matthew 11:28-29, 28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
- Consecration brings blessing not possible through determination.
Galatians 4:6-7, 6 Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.