From Debtor to Son to Heir

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. - Romans 8:15–17 (ESV) Adoption is a concept that is personal to me. I'm a second generation product of adoption. My mother was adopted. I can't imagine what her life would have been like without the kindness, love, and sacrifices my grandparents made. When Paul writes that the Spirit confirms our position with God by bringing us through adoption it comes with some added personal significance. As he says in this passage, it not only changes who you are and how you relate to God, but also how you respond to Him. I hope you plan to join us on Sunday as we continue to unfold this amazing chapter of Romans 8.