“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 9, 2000
Mission Motives & Methods of the Apostle Paul
Key verses for this lesson: Mat 28:18-20, Mat 9:35-38, 2Co 5:14-21
Scripture References: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 28:18-20
From Series: "Missionary Motives and Methods of Paul"
The motives and methods of the Apostle Paul guide our ministry today.