Identity in Christ: ”I Have Been Adopted by God”

Ephesians 1:3

Ephesians 1:4

Ephesians 1:5

Ephesians 1:11

Romans 8:29-30

Ephesians 1:5 

Adoption is an act of God whereby we, who were the children under the wrath of God from the lost family of Adam, and for no reason in ourselves, but entirely of the pure grace of God, were brought actually and eternally into the family of God.-Charles Spurgeon

1. Adoption was an Act of Grace

Isaiah 64:6-8

1. With Adoption comes Privilege

“All those that are justified, God granted, in and for the sake of His only Son Jesus Christ, to make partakers of the grace of adoption, by which they are taken into the number, and enjoy the liberties and privileges of children of God, have His name put upon them, receive the spirit of adoption, have access to the throne of grace with boldness, are enabled to cry Abba, Father, are pitied, protected, provided for, and chastened by Him as a Father, yet never cast off, but sealed to the day of redemption, and inherit the promises as heirs of everlasting salvation.” -12th article of the 1629 Baptist Confession of Faith

We are no longer Children of Wrath

God has given us a new name.

Revelation 2:17

We have a New Nature

Galatians 4:3-6

We have access to His throne

Luke 11:9-13

God has Compassion for Us

Psalm 103:13

God Protects Us

God Provides for Us

Luke 12:29-32

God will Teach You all You need to Know

2 Timothy 3:16-17

God will Discipline Us

Hebrews 12:4-7

1. There are Requirements Associated with Adoption

Obey Your Father

Matthew 5:8

Matthew 22:37-40

Exodus 20:8

Trust Your Father

Proverbs 3:5-6

Numbers 23:5-6

Love Your Father

Matthew 22:37-38