Romans 8:15-17 (NLT) We are children. Romans 8:15–16 (NLT): 15 So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.” 16 For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. If we are adopted members of the family… We are future . Romans 8:17 (NLT) And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. John 17:24 (NLT) Father, I want these whom you have given me to be with me where I am. Then they can see all the glory you gave me because you loved me even before the world began! What does this mean for us here among the NCC fam? We are a . “Adoption is a family idea, conceived in terms of love, and viewing God as father. In adoption, God takes us into His family and fellowship, and establishes us as His children and heirs. Closeness, affection and generosity are at the heart of the relationship. To be right with God the judge is a great thing, but to be loved and cared for by God the father is greater.” ~ J.I. Packer What now? 1. Join God’s family by believing & receiving your adoption. 2. Take intentional steps to get out of isolation and into a small group of believers to share life with. 3. Make it your aim to be one of the caregivers in the family (where/when possible). CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION 1. Here is the contrasting difference between relating to God in a spirit of slavery or in the spirit of Sonship. Which of these aspects of your “sonship” is most meaningful to you? 2. How has your intentional step to get out of isolation and into a small group of believers impacted your life?