Exploring themes of adoption, justification by faith, and freedom from the performance trap. Delving into the concept of God as a loving Father and the transformation from a slave mentality to being cherished as a child of God. Reflecting on personal anecdotes and parallels between earthly fathers and our heavenly Father's unconditional love.
Recognizing God as a Father leads to freedom from works-based righteousness and bondage to sin.
The significance of Jesus as the sacrificial lamb in the new covenant of grace and forgiveness through communion.
Embracing identity as sons and daughters of God offers freedom from slavery to sonship and emphasizes love and grace.
Deep dives
The Importance of Being Adopted into God's Family
Adoption into God's family is highlighted, emphasizing that knowing God as a father is more significant than being slaves. The podcast discusses the concept of being adopted as sons and daughters of God, emphasizing the unconditional love and care received from God as a father.
The Symbolism of the Passover Meal in Relation to Jesus
The Passover meal and its significance are explained, drawing parallels to Jesus as the sacrificial lamb whose blood symbolizes the new covenant of grace. The act of communion is connected to the Passover meal, signifying the forgiveness of sins through the shedding of Jesus's blood.
Jesus's Sacrifice and the Celebration of the New Covenant
Jesus's sacrifice on the cross is portrayed as the ultimate act of love and grace. The new covenant is highlighted as a contrast to the old covenant of law, offering forgiveness, redemption, and the remission of sins through Jesus's death and resurrection.
Embracing the Identity of Sons and Daughters of God
The importance of embracing the identity as sons and daughters of God is emphasized. The idea of moving from a mentality of slavery to that of sonship is encouraged, inviting individuals to recognize their position in God's family and live in the freedom and love that comes with it.
Responding with Singing and Celebration
The podcast concludes by encouraging a response of singing and celebration in gratitude for being adopted into God's family. The act of coming together as a community to celebrate the faith and salvation offered through Jesus Christ is highlighted as a joyful and empowering experience.
If you primarily think of God as your master, you’ll always think of yourself as a bond servant and always lean towards works based righteousness. But when you realize God is your Father and that you're adopted as a son by grace, you will be set free from the bondage and no longer be a slave to sin or the performance trap of the law.
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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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