Privileges of Sonship | Romans Week 9

Privileges of SonshipRomans • July 17, 2022Teacher: Dave Brown--Romans 8:12-17 NIVTherefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.Romans 8:2 NIVThrough Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.Romans 8:15 NIVThe spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. Demands of Slavery:1. Compulsion2. Fear3. Perfection4. Brokenness5. Ownership Privileges of Sonship:1. Security2. Authority3. Intimacy4. Assurance5. Inheritance6. Discipline7. Family LikenessTimothy KellerIf you, by faith, belong to Christ, you are a son of God, and have his Spirit.  The three are inseparable—either all are true of us, or none are.