1 John 3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
1 John 3:3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
Intro:
Everybody is hollering for their own rights in this generation.
Thank God, there are some birthrights of the Child of God.
I.
WE HAVE ACCESS....
A.
To the Trinity of the Godhead....
1.
God is my Father....Rom 8:14-16
Rom 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Rom 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
Rom 8:16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
2. Jesus is my High Priest....I Tim 2:5
1 Tim 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
3. Holy Spirit is my Servant....His job is to guide and guard.
B. The Throne of Grace....Rom 5:2; Heb 4:14-16
Rom 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Heb 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Heb 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Heb 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
-Anytime, Anywhere, and under any circumstances....
C.
To the Treasures of Glory....Phil 4:19
Phil 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
II.
WE HAVE ATTRIBUTES....
A.
Family Likeness....
1.
In our walk....I John 2:6
1 John 2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
2. In our work....John 14:12
John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
B. Family Love....I John 3:14-15; 4:20
1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.
1 John 3:15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
1 John 4:20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
C. Family Leader....John 16:13
John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.
III.
WE HAVE ACCEPTANCE....
-All
that Christ is to God, SO ARE WE!!!!
A. As a Son in the Family....I John 3:1-2
1 John 3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
1 John 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
B. As a Sheep in the Fold-.-.Psalm 100:3
Psalm 100:3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
C. As a Saint in the Fellowship....I Cor 12:
D.
As a Sweetheart in the Future....Eph 5:27
Eph 5:27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
Don't
sellout your birthright. Remember you too have an attorney at the right hand
of the throne of God to help you in all your Spiritual legal
matters....Hallelujah!!!!
