The Spirit of Adoption

The Holy Spirit VIII: The Spirit of Adoption - Romans 8:14-15

Introduction and Context:

1. There are two realms of dominion, the flesh and the Spirit…Rom. 8:1-4
2. Believers are not in the flesh…Romans 8:5-9
3. Some practical implications…Romans 8:10-12
4. “You will live…” Rom. 8:13
   Lesson: The children of God are literally indwelt by the Spirit of Adoption (the Holy Spirit) whereby they cry Abba! Father!

I. The Divine Fatherhood of God
A. In the framework of the Holy Trinity…Matthew 11:25-27; John 1:14
B. In respect to creation and providence…Hebrews 12:9; James 1:17 cf. Acts 17:24-26
A serious word of caution!!
C. The Father of the redeemed…Rom. 1:7; John 20:17
Point - Paul is teaching us about the Fatherhood of God with respect to Him within the framework of what we call “The Covenant of Grace.”

II. The Sonship of Believers
A. To whom the grace of adoption pertains Rom. 8:1
B. The Necessity for the “New Birth”…John 3:3; Ephesians 2:1ff
C. Those who are” putting to death the deeds of the body”…Rom. 6:13
D. Those who are “led by the Spirit”…Rom. 8:14

III. The Spirit of Adoption
A. A word of clarification…Galatians 4:6-7
B. A Reminder of our past…
C. We have now received the Spirit of adoption

1. A new name, Revelation 3:2; 14:1; 22:4
2. A new relationship, Rom. 8:9; 2 Peter 1:4; 1 John 3:1-2
3. A new leadership, Rom. 8:14
4. A new freedom, Rom. 8:2-4

Lesson: Our Christian faith is a Triune Faith, Rom. 8:3
D. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Adoption, because:
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Application: We should understand and appreciate our present state…Romans 9:4,26 cf. Hosea 1:10 & 2 Cor. 6:16ff

1. Application: