“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 - January 24, 2007

1 Thessalonians #9

1 Thessalonians #9

Introduction to chapter 2: Part 1--Paul's defense of his ministry (1TH 2:1-12); Part 2--the response of the Thessalonian believers (1TH 2:13-20); ministry defined in terms of the family: mother; father; children; the three Greek words for knowledge(gnosis; epignosis; oida); spiritual gifts (1Co 12:1-11): your spiritual gift defines the Plan of God for your life; 'nursing mother' picture (1TH 2:7)

Scripture References: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:7, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

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From Series: "1st Thessalonians - 2006"

The Thessalonians were persecuted for their faith. Paul's first letter to them provides comfort, reminding them of the details of Christ's return for His Church ("The Blessed Hope") and providing practical spiritual lessons for living.

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