Pastor Jonathan Vinke and other guests delve into the concept of adoption through Jesus, emphasizing the gospel's essence. They explore the shift from a servant to a son mentality, the freedom and acceptance in God's adoption, the intimate bond with God as a loving father, gratitude as heirs of the kingdom, identity in Christ, and living in the spirit of sonship to overcome fear and legalism.
Adoption through propitiation is a central gospel picture, emphasizing the importance of being adopted as a son through Jesus.
Understanding the shift from a servant to a son mentality with God's relationship, highlighting the significance of embracing one's identity as a child of God.
The Holy Spirit serves as a seal and guarantee of sonship, shaping believers' identity and relationship with God through intimacy and assurance.
Deep dives
Adoption as a Gospel Picture and God as Father
The podcast episode delves into the concept of adoption as a significant theme in the text of Galatians. Through various quotes from theologians like J.I. Packard and Tozer, the importance of adoption through propitiation is highlighted as a central gospel picture. The shift from the courtroom scene of justification to the idea of God primarily being a father adopting children is emphasized, pointing towards a different angle of understanding God's relationship with believers.
Jordan Peterson's Views and Beliefs
The podcast episode references a conversation between Jordan Peterson and a skeptic known as Cosmic Skeptic, exploring Peterson's beliefs in relation to the resurrection. Peterson's nuanced approach to understanding faith and belief in historical realities like the resurrection is discussed. The conversation delves into the complexities of belief, trust, and the different interpretations of theological terms like 'pestuo'.
Living as Sons Rather Than Servants
The discussion extends to the importance of viewing oneself as a son rather than a bond servant in relation to God. Drawing insights from John Wesley's journal and biblical references, the episode emphasizes the shift from a mindset of a servant with a set of beliefs to a loving relationship as a son with God. The contrast between a servant mentality and a son mentality is explored, highlighting the significance of understanding and embracing one's identity as a child of God.
The Impact of Fatherhood on Perceptions of God
Reflections on the role of fatherhood and personal experiences are shared, discussing how one's view of God is influenced by their perception of earthly fathers. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding God as the perfection of fatherhood, separate from any earthly limitations or imperfections. Various analogies and personal anecdotes underscore the significance of viewing God as a loving and caring father.
The Spirit of Adoption and Sonship
The final portion of the podcast explores the role of the Holy Spirit as a seal and guarantee of sonship. By highlighting the spirit's function as a deposit and the assurance of being children of God through adoption, the episode delves into the intimate relationship believers have with God through the spirit. The concept of suffering with Christ and the assurance of being fellow heirs with him are discussed, emphasizing the transformative power of the spirit in shaping believers' identity and relationship with God.
In this episode of Deepen, Pastor Joby, Pastor Jonathan Vinke and Pastor Ryan Britt, dig deeper into what it means to be adopted as a son through Jesus. According to J.I. Packer, the entire gospel can be summed up in three words: ADOPTION THROUGH PROPITIATION. There is no better display of the gospel than adoption.
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Have you ever wanted to dig deeper into a message and develop a deeper relationship with God? Together with special guests, Pastor Joby Martin takes a deep dive into the sermon each week. Our prayer is these conversations help to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.
To find out more about how God is moving at Eleven22, go to coe22.com
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