This Sunday, we reflected on Romans 8:12–17 and what it means to live as “Debtors, Children, and Heirs.”

Left to ourselves, we were trapped in sin and unable to save ourselves. But in His great mercy, God sent His Son to redeem us. Christ has done everything necessary for our salvation. We could never repay our debt to God, so we simply give thanks and praise for His amazing grace.

As Paul reminds us, faith comes by hearing. The Holy Spirit creates and strengthens faith through God’s Word as we hear it preached, read it, and take it to heart.

What a comfort to know that we are not trying to earn God’s favor—we are His beloved children. In Holy Baptism, God united us with Christ, made us His own, and made us heirs of the eternal life Christ won for us through His death and resurrection.

This week: Spend time each day in God’s Word. Reflect on your Baptism, rejoice that you are God’s beloved child, and let His grace shape the way you love and serve your neighbors.

If you don’t have a church home, have questions about Jesus, or have never been baptized, we’d love to meet you! Join us for worship, hear God’s life-giving Word, and discover the hope and peace found in Christ alone. Weekly worship services Saturdays 6 PM, Sundays 9 AM.

“The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ.” — Romans 8:16–17