The Biblical Beauty of Adoption
John 1:9-13 and other passages
Sermon summary: We are devoting this Sunday and the next to the beautiful truth of adoption. To appreciate the “beauty” of a Biblical teaching means I connect with it on a deep level and want to live it out for God’s glory. In this message, we shall do a Biblical survey of adoption to unlock the beauty of Scripture’s portrayal of salvation.
- Precious beauty of adoption in what it is. John 1:9-13
- Pictures of adoption in the Bible.
Adam = Lost, but found. Gen. 3:15-20
Moses = From death, to life. Exod. 1:22-2:10
Israel = Called and loved. Exod. 4:22; Hos. 11:1
Esther = From orphan to favorite. Esther. 2:5-7
- Price of spiritual adoption. Eph 1:4-5; Rom 8:14-17; Heb 2:10-15