This message is powerful because it reminds us of the depth of God’s love and the identity we receive in Him that being a child of God is not based on our performance but on His grace and promise the story of the prodigal son shows us clearly that even in rebellion the son was still called a son and when he returned the father restored him fully not as a servant but as his child the Bible confirms this truth in John 1:12 to as many as received Him to them He gave the right to become children of God this identity is given by God not earned by us and because it is given by Him it is secure in Him Jesus also said in John 10:28 I give them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand this shows the security we have in Christ is not fragile but held by His power at the same time this truth does not lead us to careless living but to deeper love and gratitude because Hebrews 12:6 says whom the Lord loves He chastens meaning God corrects His children not to reject them but to restore them and bring them closer to Him just like the father welcomed the prodigal with compassion and joy Romans 8:15 reminds us that we have received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out Abba Father this is not a distant relationship but a close and personal one and Romans 8:38 to 39 assures us that nothing can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord so yes once a son always a son is not just a phrase but a reminder of God’s faithfulness even when we are weak 2 Timothy 2:13 says if we are faithless He remains faithful for He cannot deny Himself our responsibility is to walk with Him daily to remain in His love and to return quickly when we drift because His arms are always open this truth gives us confidence peace and hope not in ourselves but in Him who began the good work and will complete it Philippians 1:6 He is a faithful Father and He will not fail and we also remember 1 John 3:1 says behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us that we should be called children of God this is our identity and our assurance so let us live as His children with humility obedience and joy knowing we belong to Him forever
Two things came to mind as I read this. One is the words of a minister who spoke at my friend’s husband’s funeral. She said you can’t unchild a child of God. For me a whole new way of seeing salvation. I’ve heard other words or terms about being saved, but this one clarified so many things for me. Reading your post brought that memory back. The other memory “(which now feels validated) is I described my life in Christ as standing all my life before a door and then being handed the key. Your explanation of sonship resonated deeply with my explanation of my experience.
This message is powerful because it reminds us of the depth of God’s love and the identity we receive in Him that being a child of God is not based on our performance but on His grace and promise the story of the prodigal son shows us clearly that even in rebellion the son was still called a son and when he returned the father restored him fully not as a servant but as his child the Bible confirms this truth in John 1:12 to as many as received Him to them He gave the right to become children of God this identity is given by God not earned by us and because it is given by Him it is secure in Him Jesus also said in John 10:28 I give them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand this shows the security we have in Christ is not fragile but held by His power at the same time this truth does not lead us to careless living but to deeper love and gratitude because Hebrews 12:6 says whom the Lord loves He chastens meaning God corrects His children not to reject them but to restore them and bring them closer to Him just like the father welcomed the prodigal with compassion and joy Romans 8:15 reminds us that we have received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out Abba Father this is not a distant relationship but a close and personal one and Romans 8:38 to 39 assures us that nothing can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord so yes once a son always a son is not just a phrase but a reminder of God’s faithfulness even when we are weak 2 Timothy 2:13 says if we are faithless He remains faithful for He cannot deny Himself our responsibility is to walk with Him daily to remain in His love and to return quickly when we drift because His arms are always open this truth gives us confidence peace and hope not in ourselves but in Him who began the good work and will complete it Philippians 1:6 He is a faithful Father and He will not fail and we also remember 1 John 3:1 says behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us that we should be called children of God this is our identity and our assurance so let us live as His children with humility obedience and joy knowing we belong to Him forever
Amen!
Thank you so much brother for your prayers and teachings towards us sir
Thank you for being a light to the world, brother.
I’ve listened to it. Gripping.
Two things came to mind as I read this. One is the words of a minister who spoke at my friend’s husband’s funeral. She said you can’t unchild a child of God. For me a whole new way of seeing salvation. I’ve heard other words or terms about being saved, but this one clarified so many things for me. Reading your post brought that memory back. The other memory “(which now feels validated) is I described my life in Christ as standing all my life before a door and then being handed the key. Your explanation of sonship resonated deeply with my explanation of my experience.