Abundant Life Episode 37In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of the Spirit of Adoption.Websters 1828Adoption: The act of adopting, or the state of being adopted; the taking and treating of a stranger as one's own child. The receiving as one's own, what is new or not natural. God's taking the sinful children of men into his favor and protection.Key Verses: Romans The bible speaks favorably about adoption throughout scripture and some examples are: Jochebed and Moses (Exodus 1 & 2) Esther was adopted by Mordecai, became queen and saved the Jews (Esther) Jesus adopted by JosephChildren of the devilBefore salvation, everyone is a child of the devil. Matthew John Adoption is done by choice and out of love, and when we trust Jesus as Lord and Savior we are adopted into the family of God by means of Jesus, known as the Spirit of adoption. 1 John Galatians Ephesians Your new identityIdentity issues sometimes come with earthly adoption (disconnected, lost, no sense of identity, unsure about past), however, spiritual adoption is much different. John 2 Corinthians John Galatians Resources Exchange Bible Study Want to learn how to give the Exchange Show Me the Father