More than a contract
August 27, 2004 | 12:00am
The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs. Romans 8:16-17
We are all accustomed to contracts. We are often required to sign them, whether were closing a business deal, leasing an apartment, or purchasing a major appliance. Contracts, formal or informal, specify what happens if one of the parties fails to live up to an agreement.
When we put our trust in Christ for salvation, however, we do more than sign a contract. We enter into a binding relationship with God whereby He makes us His children by the new birth and by adoption (1 PETER 1:23; EPHESIANS 1:5). Because of this close family relationship, we are permanent heirs of an eternal inheritance reserved in heaven for us (1 PETER 1:4).
Contracts can be broken if one of the parties fails to keep his part of the promise. Fortunately for us, our eternal destiny is based on more than some legal agreement we make with God. Rather, we are secure because of our family relationship with Him. If a youngster fails to show up for dinner, the parents obligation isnt canceled. The parent starts a search for the child. One members failure doesnt cancel the relationship.
How thankful we can be that eternal life is based on our relationship with God through Christ. Haddon W. Robinson
Were members of Gods family,
Were children of the King;
Because weve put our faith in Christ,
To us Hell always cling. Sper
READ: ROMANS 8:14-17
We are heirs of God not merely by contract, but by birthright.
The Bible in one year:
JEREMIAH 30-32
We are all accustomed to contracts. We are often required to sign them, whether were closing a business deal, leasing an apartment, or purchasing a major appliance. Contracts, formal or informal, specify what happens if one of the parties fails to live up to an agreement.
When we put our trust in Christ for salvation, however, we do more than sign a contract. We enter into a binding relationship with God whereby He makes us His children by the new birth and by adoption (1 PETER 1:23; EPHESIANS 1:5). Because of this close family relationship, we are permanent heirs of an eternal inheritance reserved in heaven for us (1 PETER 1:4).
Contracts can be broken if one of the parties fails to keep his part of the promise. Fortunately for us, our eternal destiny is based on more than some legal agreement we make with God. Rather, we are secure because of our family relationship with Him. If a youngster fails to show up for dinner, the parents obligation isnt canceled. The parent starts a search for the child. One members failure doesnt cancel the relationship.
How thankful we can be that eternal life is based on our relationship with God through Christ. Haddon W. Robinson
Were members of Gods family,
Were children of the King;
Because weve put our faith in Christ,
To us Hell always cling. Sper
READ: ROMANS 8:14-17
We are heirs of God not merely by contract, but by birthright.
The Bible in one year:
JEREMIAH 30-32
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