Divine Adoption as Family Membership
God moves heaven and earth to invite believers to sit at the family table as his sons and daughters, going beyond mere forgiveness of sins.
1Timothy Keller Sermons
Adoption (Part 1): Resting Secure as Sons Instead of Slaves
Dr. Timothy Keller explores the radical nature of God's adoption, inviting believers to find security in their identity as cherished children rather than living as slaves.
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Security in Identity
Adoption grants believers a wonderful security in Jesus, allowing them to call upon this truth daily to counteract feelings of defensiveness.
2From Slaves to Sons
Believers often act as slaves, blown about by emotional highs and lows, but adoption offers the truth of resting secure as sons.
23Radical Nature of Adoption
God's adoption is described as far more radical than it seems, fundamentally changing the believer's standing in life.
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“How does the concept of adoption change one's daily emotional responses?”
“What does it mean to sit at the family table with God?”
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This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on June 14, 1992, as part of the series 'Salvation From the Outside In,' focusing on Ephesians 1:4-8.
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How does God's adoption differ from simple forgiveness?
God invites believers to sit at the family table as his sons and daughters, moving beyond just forgiving sins.
1What is the common mistake believers make regarding their identity?
Believers often live and act as slaves, blown about by emotional highs and lows and defensive about their standing.
2What security does adoption provide?
Adoption grants a wonderful security in Jesus that believers can call upon daily.
2What are the two main points of this sermon?
The sermon examines how God's adoption is radical and how believers can rest secure as sons instead of slaves.
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Dr. Timothy Keller
Preacher at Redeemer Presbyterian Church
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God moved heaven and earth to be our Father. Rather than just forgiving our sins through Jesus Christ, he invites us to sit at the family table with him as his very own sons and daughters.
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All too often, we live and act as slaves instead of cherished children, blown about by the emotional highs and lows of our circumstances and defensive about our standing in life. But the truth is that our adoption grants us a wonderful security in Jesus that we can call upon daily.
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Let’s look at 1) how God’s adoption of us is far more radical than it seems, and 2) how we can rest secure as sons instead of slaves.
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This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on June 14, 1992. Series: Salvation From the Outside In. Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-8.
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Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church.
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