"The Heir—Gal. iv. 1-7," The Gospel Messenger (1879)
AUTHOR: | Bazemore, Thomas J. |
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THE HEIR OF GOD, then, while in a natural or unregenerate state, differs nothing from others, and is a child of wrath even as others. But even while in this dead state, this natural, unregenerate state, he is an heir in the purpose of God, according to His election of grace, and is predestinated to receive the Spirit of adoption at God’s appointed time, when he is enabled to cry Abba Father. Well, is he the same one after he receives the Spirit of adoption that he was before? Yes; the same sinner, Son of Adam according to the flesh. But he is born again; is quickened by the Spirit of God; given faith in Christ, and receives the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. He is quickened and receives the Spirit of adoption, because God, by His election hath from the beginning chosen him unto salvation. |
