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The Experience of Adoption
Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life
Exploring the Experience of Sonship and Adoption in Faith
The experience of sonship and adoption in faith is not claimed but rather something to be experienced, as described in Sinclair Ferguson's book 'Children of the Living God'. When the prodigal son returns in repentance in Luke 15, he struggles with feelings of unworthiness, reflective of the difficulty in accepting God's love due to self-focus and past failures. Sinclair Ferguson emphasizes that many Christians struggle to fully grasp the concept of salvation by grace, instead viewing themselves as hired servants rather than beloved children of God. This internal struggle is a common experience for those coming to faith, where individuals may believe in the doctrine of adoption but fail to fully embrace and live out their identity as children of God, leading to feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and comparison to others.
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