Safe with our adoptive Father
Rev. Steven Key expounds on the doctrine of adoption as God's gracious reconciliation of rebellious, fallen humanity to Himself through an eternal, unconditional covenant. The article emphasizes how adoption demonstrates God's sovereign faithfulness in redeeming those who are spiritually helpless and defiled by sin, unable to save themselves or merit God's favor. This piece combines pastoral comfort with doctrinal depth, showing how the security of adoption rests on God's immutable decree and grace rather than human worthiness.
Rev. Steven Key, emeritus minister of the Protestant Reformed Churches and member of Loveland PRC in Loveland, Colorado When we speak about the theological concept of adoption, we do well to remember that adoption is about the reconciliation of rebellious and estranged children. To understand this is important to our confidence in our Father's commitment to our safety. We were named God's children from eternity by His eternal and unchangeable decree of election in Christ (Eph. 1:4-5). But in...
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org
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