4But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, 5to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.Several months ago we talked about adoption (part 1 and part 2) as we went through Knowing God by J.I. Packer. I understand that Matt touched on this a bit as he led our discussion this past week. Even Tim Keller reminds us of Packer’s work on adoption throughout the ‘Reading and Reflection’ portion of his study here.
J.I. Packer, Knowing God, Chapter 19
“If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how he much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and his whole outlook on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all. [Adoption] is the highest privilege the gospel offers…”While Packer reminds us of the “highest privilege” of the Gospel, Keller reminds us of the great blessings that come along with this high privilege:
- Assurance
- Prayer and intimacy
- Freedom and confidence
- Fellowship and connection
- Inheritance
How do these blessings show themselves in your life? How do you experience the gift of sonship through them?
Next week we will be discussing Gospel-Centered Ministry at The Tucker's - 6274 White Birch Road, Sykesville, MD 21784. Please remember to bring a copy of the participants guide with you on Wednesday.
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