“Cry … ‘Abba, Father'”
Learning to Live in the Spirit of Adoption
“For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, ‘Abba, Father.'”
Romans 8:15
This study of spiritual adoption will hold many surprises for us. Not only is God the Father treated slightly in most works on theology, but the concept of sonship by spiritual adoption is scarcely understood.
Because of the biblical meaning of the term “adoption,” our study is forced to take a practical approach to the relationship of the believer to the heavenly Father. This approach is demanded by each of the passages in which the phrase “Abba, Father” is found.
Living in the Spirit of Adoption – VA 2015
Gene Cunningham - December 11, 2009
Power of Praise #1
Commands relevant to our lives — Rejoice, pray, be thankful (1Th 5:16-18, Heb 13:15-16). We can't understand praise until we understand providence. Praise has a power that transforms our life and impacts others around us, while in the process gives glory to God. Law of recompense (Psa 33:1, Psa 33:22). If "the joy of the Lord is our strength" then we have no strength without joy (Neh 8:10).
Scripture References: Nehemiah 8:10, Psalms 33:22, Psalms 33:1, Hebrews 13:15-16
From Series: "The Power of Praise - Perth Australia 2010"
The Perth Australia Conference in January 2010 taught 'The Power of Praise.'