Part of the Family By Paul Chappell share on Facebook share on Twitter forward to a friend Friday, Jan 31, 2014 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. Romans 8:15-17 I have been a Chappell all of my life. I didn’t do anything to become part of that family—I was born into it. And I have been a Christian most of my life. I didn’t do anything to become part of that family either—I was adopted into it. My salvation was completely a work of God’s grace apart from any work of mine. That should be a source of great confidence and rejoicing to all of us who have received God’s free gift of salvation. Yet many live with fear and doubt instead of joy. God has allowed us to be part of His family. We have the privilege of calling Him “Daddy.” No one who truly becomes a member of God’s family will ever stop being a member of His family. Knowing these truths, we should have complete assurance in our standing with Him. Many genuine believers struggle with doubts and fears because while they know that salvation is by grace through faith, they wonder if they are measuring up or doing enough to really be saved. While we should serve God out of a heart of worship and gratitude for what He has given us, our service has nothing to do with our membership in His family. Paul put it this way: “Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?” (Galatians 3:3). God will finish the work that He has begun in our hearts and lives and never casts us out of His family. Today’s Renewal Principle: Rejoice in the confidence of your salvation today knowing that it is secured by God’s faithfulness.
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