“But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a women, made under the law, to redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.” (vv.4-5)
At just the right time, Jesus Christ came to purchase all who were under the law, who were trying hard to obey it, but powerless to do so. The law was powerless to save us from our sin, it could only confirm it. A blood sacrifice was always necessary for the redemption of sin. So in the fulness of time, God sent His Son as a sacrifice for all mankind. The Son of God took our position on the cross (alter), so that we might in turn take the position as, adopted sons of God.
Adoption is not the means of entry into God’s family, but the privilege and standing we receive within God’s family. The only means of entry, as Jesus told Nicodemus in John chapter 3 is, “One must be born again.” The moment that happens we are placed in an adopted state, heirs to the riches of the Father, and have the Spirit of His Son in our hearts. Therefore, we can call God “Abba, Father” (v.6) – and He will respond. What a gift, but like all gifts, it must be received.
If you would like to receive this great free gift from God, and become adopted into His family for all eternity simply pray the prayer "Connect with God," found on the right hand side of this page. God Bless.
The Truth: “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 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.” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ.” (Romans 8:14-17)
At just the right time, Jesus Christ came to purchase all who were under the law, who were trying hard to obey it, but powerless to do so. The law was powerless to save us from our sin, it could only confirm it. A blood sacrifice was always necessary for the redemption of sin. So in the fulness of time, God sent His Son as a sacrifice for all mankind. The Son of God took our position on the cross (alter), so that we might in turn take the position as, adopted sons of God.
Adoption is not the means of entry into God’s family, but the privilege and standing we receive within God’s family. The only means of entry, as Jesus told Nicodemus in John chapter 3 is, “One must be born again.” The moment that happens we are placed in an adopted state, heirs to the riches of the Father, and have the Spirit of His Son in our hearts. Therefore, we can call God “Abba, Father” (v.6) – and He will respond. What a gift, but like all gifts, it must be received.
If you would like to receive this great free gift from God, and become adopted into His family for all eternity simply pray the prayer "Connect with God," found on the right hand side of this page. God Bless.
The Truth: “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. 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.” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ.” (Romans 8:14-17)
