Calvary Church
Sonship, Inheritance & a Pledge
by Pastor Rick McGough
Locations & Times
Calvary Church
4700 53rd St, Moline, IL 61265, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
Introduction – Created In God’s Image vs. Evolved With No Purpose
Compare to the theory of Evolution which leads to a devaluing of Human Life!
* For example – (Abortion) (Eugenics)
* For example – (Abortion) (Eugenics)
1) – Sonship!
* Also see John 1:12-13; Romans 8:14-16;
* Are you – “Born of God” or “Adopted”?
* Born of God! John 1:12-13, John 3:3-5, 1 John 2:29, 1 John 5:1, 4, 1 John 3:9
(Note – 1 John 3:9 – God’s “seed” abides in a Christian)
* What is Adoption? Used 5 Times in N.T.
(Romans 9:4) (Galatians 4:5) (Ephesians 1:5) (Romans 8:15 (“Spirit of Adoption”) *(Romans 8:23)
*Greek – “uihothesia” “the placing as a son” (Consider Ancient Customs)
* Born of God! John 1:12-13, John 3:3-5, 1 John 2:29, 1 John 5:1, 4, 1 John 3:9
(Note – 1 John 3:9 – God’s “seed” abides in a Christian)
* What is Adoption? Used 5 Times in N.T.
(Romans 9:4) (Galatians 4:5) (Ephesians 1:5) (Romans 8:15 (“Spirit of Adoption”) *(Romans 8:23)
*Greek – “uihothesia” “the placing as a son” (Consider Ancient Customs)
2) – Inheritance!
* Also see Colossians 1:12-13; 1 Peter 1:3-4; Ephesians 1:11-14
3) – A Pledge!
* Also see 2 Corinthians 5:1-5
4) – Identity Influences Behavior!
5) – Identity Brings Value!
6) – Loved By God & Created for His Glory!
* Also see – Colossians 1:27; Romans 5:1-2; Colossians 3:1-4; 2 Corinthians 3:7-18; 2 Thessalonians 2:14; Romans 9:23; Hebrews 2:10-11; Matthew 17:2 (Transfiguration)
7) – Our Relationship to This World!
* Aliens & Strangers; Transferred Into God’s Kingdom; Citizens of Heaven; Salt of the Earth; Light of the World
* 1 Peter 2:11-12; Hebrews 11:9-10, 13-16; Colossians 1:13; Matthew 5:14-16; Romans 12:1-2; Philippians 3:20-21
* 1 Peter 2:11-12; Hebrews 11:9-10, 13-16; Colossians 1:13; Matthew 5:14-16; Romans 12:1-2; Philippians 3:20-21
Conclusion – Sonship, Inheritance & A Pledge!