“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 - May 23, 2000

Living Sacrifice 27

Works of the Spirit: revelation, inspiration (2Co 3:16), preservation, illumination, application (2Ti 2:15). Taking up the cross is positive (Heb 12:2). Abraham was eager (Gen 22:3); he had a sense of brotherhood (Gen 22:5); orientation to what is acceptable to God (Gen 22:7); offering of oneself (Gen 22:11); divine approval (Gen 22:12); service - worship (Gen 22:5). "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed" (Rom 12:2). Abundant life: "prove what is good... and the perfect will of God" (Joh 10:10). Abraham illustrates this. Spiritual non-conformity to the world (Joh 18:36, Phi 3:20, 1Jn 2:15, Joh 15:18, Joh 3:8)

Scripture References: John 18:36, Genesis 22:5, John 10:10, Genesis 22:3, Romans 12:2, John 3:8, Hebrews 12:2, Genesis 22:5, John 15:18, Genesis 22:12, John 2:15, Genesis 22:11, Philippians 3:20, Genesis 22:7

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From Series: "Living Sacrifice (1995)"

Romans 12 and specifically Rom 12:1-2 is a pivot point between the doctrinal section and application of the book. This series methodically uses this passage to outline aspects or doctrines of the christian life -- God's provision and our prospect. Our lives can be acceptable to God if we progress on the path He intends. Living Sacrifice presents 12 doctrines: (1) redeeming time; (2) standing (positional truth); (3) self-presentation - availability; (4) approval; (5) service; (6) provision; (7) spiritual warfare; (8) conformity; (9) spiritual advance; (10) renewal; (11) divine guidance; (12) abundant life.

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