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In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will (Eph. 1:4b-5) But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born
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The Christian has undergone a radical change. It is a movement from slavery to sonship (Gal. 4:7; cf. Rom. 8:16; Gal. 3:26). It is a change in status—from being children of wrath to being adopted “children of God” (1 John
Continue readingCan Christians Marry Non-Christians? – “It’s far better to live without a spouse and within the company of the church, than with someone who is living for a life that’s not eternal.” He Is My Own Son – A beautiful
Continue readingToday’s flashback was first posted in March 2013. May the Lord use these biblical reflections to nourish your faith! The doctrine of the believer’s adoption into God’s family is rich with assurance of the continuing love and commitment of the
Continue readingA few nuggets of wisdom to edify your soul and strengthen your one-another ministry… A Good Shepherd for Needy Sheep – Here’s a beautiful article from Marshall Segal. “When today may be my last day and everything I have gives
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Here’s another recommended Resource List as you minister grace and truth. There are many more list links in the right-hand margin of this homepage. BOOKS/BOOKLETS A Hope Deferred: Adoption and the Fatherhood of God (Stephen Yuille) After They Are Yours:
Continue readingThe Subtle Art of Destroying Humans – John Knight: “As I had warned you, I was concerned that your boisterous assault on the unborn vermin with the rare chromosomal makeup (the “disabled,” as the other vermin call them) was going
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A Hope Deferred: Adoption and the Fatherhood of God is a valuable new contribution to the small, but growing number of books that address the topic of adoption from a biblical perspective. Clearly written by someone who has “been there”
Continue readingUPDATE: Never before has one of my blog posts generated so many angry comments, which I have chosen not to publish. So, please let me clarify my purpose in passing on this quotation. The point of this quote from J.
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The doctrine of the believer’s adoption into God’s family is rich with assurance of the continuing love and commitment of the Heavenly Father. We may define adoption this way: Adoption is the gracious act of God by which He places
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By God’s grace, I’m a husband, dad, grandpa, and pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Hts, OH. I love Christ because He first loved me.
