Welcome to episode 205 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we conclude our three-week series on our identity in Christ. Today, we explore the concepts of adoption and inheritance.

Key takeaways:

• God doesn't just pardon us from our sins; He welcomes us into His family, with all the rights, privileges, and inheritance that come with being His children.
• Our adoption required an enormous price—God "sent his Son" to "redeem" us.
• There's a change in status from "slave" to "child."
• We receive the Spirit of God's Son—the Holy Spirit—who confirms our adoption.
• Our adoption makes us heirs—we have an inheritance waiting for us.
• Our trials aren't punishment for wayward children; they're training for beloved children whom God is preparing for an eternal weight of glory.
• What exactly is our inheritance? It includes everything Christ inherits.

Quotable:

• Our status as God's children is secure—not because of our performance, but because of His promise.

Application:

• How should this identity as adopted children shape our daily lives?
• First, it should transform how we approach God.
• Second, our identity as God's children should shape how we view suffering and discipline.
• Third, our adoption should ignite anticipation for our inheritance.
• Live from this identity.
• When you pray, approach God as your loving Father, not a distant deity.
• When you face challenges, remember you're being trained as a beloved child, not punished as an unwelcome intruder.
• When the future seems uncertain, recall the glorious inheritance that awaits you.

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