November 15, 2015
Adoption: The Core of the Gospel!
Chance Yankie

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Romans 8:14-19

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God . For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons , by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God , and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.

1) Adoption was intently planned

Ephesians 1:4-6 He chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.

2) Adoption was costly.

Galatians 4:4-5 When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.

Wesley Fuller

3) Adoption was permanent

When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” (Galatians 4:4-6)

Whats our response to God’s message of mercy for those who need it the most?

Go to them!

John 14:18

“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

Warning if we don’t take care of them

Exodus 22:22-24

You shall not mistreat any widow or fatherless child. If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to me, I will surely hear their cry, and my wrath will burn, and I will kill you with the sword, and your wives shall become widows and your children fatherless.

Adoption map

Christina Zamira – Family Advocate position

Head Start

87 kids needing blessings for Christmas. Think Your church might could adopt a few?