“Children of God” (Romans 8:14–17)

“Children of God” (Romans 8:14–17)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, February 25, 2018

Romans 8:14–17 (NIV)
¹⁴For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. ¹⁵The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." ¹⁶The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. ¹⁷Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

 

1. The Holy Spirit provides assurance that we are God’s children (14, 16).

a. By leading us to walk in the ways of the Spirit producing the fruit of the Spirit
b. By testifying with our human spirit that we are God’s children

2. The Holy Spirit guarantees our adoption into the family of God along with all of the rights and privileges of full sonship (15).

a. From slaves to sons
b. From fear to love

3. The Holy Spirit guarantees our final inheritance as an heir of God and co-heirs with Christ (17).

a. Full inheritance as a full child of God through Christ
b. Suffering is the path to glory.