Our Identity in Christ - Adoption and Inheritance

Welcome to episode 205 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we conclude our three-week series on our identity in Christ.  Today, we explore the concepts of adoption and inheritance. 

 

Key takeaways: 

• God doesn't just pardon us from our sins; He welcomes us into His family, with all the rights, privileges, and inheritance that come with being His children. 
• Our adoption required an enormous price—God "sent his Son" to "redeem" us. 
• There's a change in status from "slave" to "child." 
• We receive the Spirit of God's Son—the Holy Spirit—who confirms our adoption. 
• Our adoption makes us heirs—we have an inheritance waiting for us. 
• Our trials aren't punishment for wayward children; they're training for beloved children whom God is preparing for an eternal weight of glory. 
• What exactly is our inheritance? It includes everything Christ inherits. 

 

Quotable: 

• Our status as God's children is secure—not because of our performance, but because of His promise. 

 

Application: 

• How should this identity as adopted children shape our daily lives? 
• First, it should transform how we approach God. 
• Second, our identity as God's children should shape how we view suffering and discipline. 
• Third, our adoption should ignite anticipation for our inheritance. 
• Live from this identity.  
• When you pray, approach God as your loving Father, not a distant deity. 
• When you face challenges, remember you're being trained as a beloved child, not punished as an unwelcome intruder.  
• When the future seems uncertain, recall the glorious inheritance that awaits you. 

 

 

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