FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 8:15: For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
In Hebrew culture the testimony of two witnesses was required to establish a truth, and we have two witnesses: that of our innermost being, and that of the Holy Spirit. Paul calls our identity “the Spirit of sonship.” F. F. Bruce says: The term “adoption” may smack somewhat of artificiality in our ears; but in the first century A.D. an adopted son was a son deliberately chosen by his adoptive father to perpetuate his name and inherit his estate; he was not inferior in status to a son born in the ordinary course of nature and might well enjoy the father’s affection more fully and reproduce the father’s character more worthily. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
He redeems those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Galatians 4:5–7
Since we have been adopted, let us live in a way that does not bring reproach to Our Father, to His Son, and to the indwelling Holy Spirit. May we walk with great joy and confidence, knowing our future is secure in our Father’s home, and that all the riches of heaven in Christ Jesus are also ours. Rejoice in this truth today. You are all His!
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
My bloodline was changed by His blood, for my adoption upon His cross. – TWEET IT
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
‘You shall call Me, “My Father,” And not turn away from Me.’ Jeremiah 3:19
Dear Father, I love You. Thank You for my adoption…in Jesus’ name. Amen.
1. Hughes, R. K. (1991). Romans: righteousness from heaven (pp. 153–154). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
