Becoming Children of God

The Sub-Doctrine of Adoption

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: July, 2015
This lesson begins an explanation of those sub-doctrines that describe God's plan of salvation from different perspectives.

Discussion Questions
  1. Name and explain the elements of salvation.
  2. Provide a short explanation for the following concepts
    1. The story of the gospel
    2. The meaning of the gospel
    3. The response to the gospel
  3. What is the main image of adoption from Exodus 4:22?
  4. What is the difference between Jesus as God's only "begotten" son and man as God's "adopted" children?
  5. What is the main point of Paul's concept of adoption?
  6. How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?
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