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Your identity shapes the way you live. In this message from Romans 8:12-17, Pastor Chris Teien explains how every believer has been adopted into God’s family, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and given the assurance of an eternal inheritance through Jesus Christ.

God does not call us to earn His acceptance. Through faith in Jesus, we are welcomed into His family, freed from sin’s mastery, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as His children. Our confidence rests not in our performance but in God’s grace and promises.

IN THIS MESSAGE

#1 BREAK FREE FROM THE OLD WAY OF LIVING

Because we belong to Christ, we are no longer obligated to live according to our sinful desires. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can turn from sin and pursue the new life God has called us to live. (Romans 6:11-14; Romans 8:12-13; Colossians 3:5-10)

#2 WALK DAILY UNDER THE SPIRIT’S LEADING

The Holy Spirit guides, strengthens, and transforms every believer. As we yield to His leading and fill our hearts with God’s truth, He helps us grow in obedience and become more like Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 30:21; Proverbs 4:23; Romans 8:14)

#3 LIVE CONFIDENTLY AS GOD’S ADOPTED CHILD

God has adopted every believer into His family and given us the full rights of His children. We no longer need to live as slaves to fear because we can call God our Father and rest in the assurance of His love. (Romans 8:15-16; Galatians 4:4-7; Ephesians 1:5)

#4 LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR ETERNAL INHERITANCE

As children of God, we are heirs with Christ. We can face both joy and suffering with confidence because our present trials are temporary and our future inheritance with Christ is secure. (Romans 8:17; 1 Peter 1:3-5)

Live each day with the confidence that you belong to God. Walk by the Holy Spirit, resist the pull of sin, and rest in the assurance that you are God’s beloved child with an eternal inheritance in Christ.

SCRIPTURE

Primary passage: Romans 8:12-17

Supporting passages: Isaiah 30:21; Proverbs 4:23; Romans 6:11-14; Galatians 4:4-7; Ephesians 1:5; Colossians 3:5-10; 1 Peter 1:3-5

Transcript available at:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/18688050

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I hope this message helps you understand and apply God’s Word. Find sermon transcripts at Well.faith, learn more at ChrisTeien.com, or come visit us at Rockwell Church in Virginia, Minnesota. If this message encouraged you, I’d love to hear from you at wellfaith24@gmail.com.