Know Your Adoption

LEGALISM on SermonAudio · Aug 23, 2026 · 35m

The sermon explores the theological concept of adoption into God's family, distinguishing it from justification while emphasizing that both are acts of grace. It argues that believers can objectively know they are children of God through two primary evidences: a consistent practice of righteousness and a hopeful anticipation of Christ's return. The preacher clarifies that this does not imply sinless perfection but rather a transformed nature that hates sin and strives for holiness by the power of the Holy Spirit. By contrasting true faith with emotionalism or legalism, the message asserts…