And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body. Romans 8:23 NASB For our adoption – Once again Paul seems a bit confused. Or maybe it’s just that old nemesis, Hellenism. Does he really say that we are eagerly…
For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” Romans 8:14-15 NASB Spirit of Adoption – Don’t you…
They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises. Romans 9:4 ESV Belong – Are you under the false impression that the biblical experience of God belongs to the Church? Do you think God’s promises are promises for the Church? Did…
They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises. Romans 9:4 ESV Belong – Are you under the false impression that the biblical experience of God belongs to the Church? Do you think God’s promises are promises for the Church? Did…
predestinating us to adoption through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will”. Ephesians 1:5 NASB Adoption – The Greek word huiothesia isn’t very common in Scripture. Occurrences outside the Bible demonstrates that adoption was used to bring a son into the family for the purpose of providing care for the…
“And you shall be to me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. These are the words which you shall speak to the people of Israel.” Exodus 19:6 A Holy Nation – What is the difference between a Jew and a Gentile? Don’t be too quick to answer. You might be surprised. The distinction…
