Sermons on Adoption
The Spirit of Adoption
In Romans 8:15-16, the apostle Paul explains that believers have received the Spirit of Adoption, who is the Spirit that does not lead us to fear but drives us to God as His beloved children. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the spirit of fear, the Spirit of Adoption, and the witness of the Spirit.
“For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into…
The Book of Ephesians (6): The Entrance Into Adoption
Ephesians 1:3-15 highlights adoption as a blessing for every believer. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven explains the gift of adoption for the Ephesians and for us: they heard the Word of Truth, they believed in Him, and they were sealed with the Promised Spirit.
“In him you also, when you heard the…
The Book of Ephesians (3): Blessed Be God for Adoption
Ephesians 1:3-14 continues the list of spiritual blessings with the doctrine of adoption. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven teaches us how adoption transforms our hearts, makes us heirs with Christ, makes us live for the life to come, and teaches us to value our brothers and sisters in…
The Good News of Adoption (6): The Glorious Climax of Our Adoption
Listen as Dr. Tim Trumper preaches on Romans 8:22-23 in the sermon titled “The Glorious Climax of Our Adoption”, the final sermon in the series “The Good News of Adoption”.
“For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the…
The Good News of Adoption (5): The Divine Assurance of Our Adoption
Listen as Dr. Tim Trumper preaches on Romans 8:15-16 in the sermon “The Divine Assurance of Our Adoption” in the series “The Good News of Adoption”.
“The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with…
The Good News of Adoption (4): The Free Reception of Our Adoption
Listen as Dr. Tim Trumper preaches on Galatians 4:4-7 the sermon titled “The Free Reception of Our Adoption” in the series “The Good News of Our Adoption”.
“And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’ So you are no longer a slave, but a…
The Good News of Adoption (3): The Rich History of Our Adoption
Listen as Dr. Tim Trumper preaches on Romans 9:4 on “The Rich History of Our Adoption” in the series “The Good News of Adoption”.
“They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises.”
The Good News of Adoption (2): The Lavish Grace of Our Adoption
Listen as Dr. Tim Trumper preaches on Ephesians 1:4-5 on “The Lavish Grace of Our Adoption” in the series “The Good News of Adoption”.
“…even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption to…
The Good News of Adoption (1): The Fundamental Principles of Our Adoption
Listen as Dr. Tim Trumper preaches on Ephesians 1:3 in a sermon titled “The Fundamental Principles of Our Adoption”, the first sermon in the series “The Good News of Adoption”.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in…