Identity as Children of God
Identity as Children of God3
Led by the Spirit
By Thomas Brooks0JHN 14:26JHN 16:13ACT 1:8ROM 8:1ROM 8:141CO 2:12GAL 5:18EPH 2:182TI 1:71JN 3:1Thomas Brooks emphasizes that being led by the Spirit of God signifies our identity as sons of God. He explains that the Holy Spirit guides believers away from sin, wrath, and the curse, while leading them towards God, Christ, the promises, and ultimately, glory. This transformative journey highlights the importance of yielding to the Spirit's direction in our lives.
The High Prividge of the Children of God
By Andrew Murray0GEN 5:24GEN 28:15EXO 33:14PSA 16:11MAT 28:20LUK 15:31JHN 14:23ROM 8:32EPH 5:18HEB 10:19Andrew Murray emphasizes the high privilege of being a child of God, which includes unbroken fellowship with the Father and the assurance that all that God has is available to His children. He illustrates this privilege by referencing God's promises to figures like Enoch and Jacob, highlighting that God's presence is a mark of His people. Murray encourages believers to recognize that they are called to live in constant communion with God, filled with the Holy Spirit, and to enjoy the light of His countenance. He reminds us that this relationship is not just for the Old Testament saints but is a reality for all believers today. Ultimately, the sermon calls Christians to embrace their identity as children of God and to live in the fullness of His presence.
Children of God
By Andrew Murray0MAT 5:3JHN 1:12ROM 8:142CO 5:17GAL 2:20EPH 1:3PHP 4:19COL 2:10HEB 4:161JN 3:1Andrew Murray emphasizes the profound truth that receiving Jesus is essential for becoming a child of God. He explains that this reception is not a one-time event but a continuous act of faith, where believers must daily accept Jesus in all His fullness to experience the blessings of God's love. Murray encourages young Christians to recognize their ongoing need for Jesus, asserting that true Christian living involves a constant, childlike reception of Him as Prophet, Priest, and King. He highlights that through faith, believers can embody the characteristics of God's children, relying on Jesus to transform their lives. Ultimately, Murray calls for a heart open to receiving all that God offers through His Son, Jesus.