Hymn: Sons
This sermon emphasizes the confidence and joy that comes from being taught by God's love and living a life of righteousness, as sons with Christ in heaven.
John Nelson Darby emphasizes the profound relationship between God and believers, portraying them as beloved children who are blessed by grace. He reflects on the joy and confidence that comes from being in the presence of God, highlighting the eternal hope and place prepared for them in heaven alongside Christ. The sermon celebrates the unchanging love of the Father and the shared joy of being sons in His kingdom, encouraging believers to walk in faith and love until they reach their eternal home.
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FATHER, Thy name our souls would bless As children taught by grace, Lift up our hearts in righteousness And joy before Thy face. Sweet is the confidence Thou giv'st, Though high above our praise; Our hearts resort to where Thou liv'st In heaven's unclouded rays. There in the purpose of Thy love Our place is now prepared, As sons with Him who is above, Who all our sorrows shared. Eternal ages shall declare The riches of Thy grace, To those who with Thy Son shall share A son's eternal place. Absent as yet, we rest in hope, Treading the desert path, Waiting for Him who takes us up Beyond the power of death.
Unchanging glory fills the place Where Jesus dwells on high; But brighter joy our spirits trace With Him, for ever nigh!
We joy in Thee; Thy holy love Our endless portion is - Like Thine own Son, with Him above, In brightest heavenly bliss. His Father Thou, and ours thro' grace, We taste the same delight - Blest in the brightness of Thy face, In heaven's unclouded light. Father! Thy love my portion is, As son, like Christ, with Thee; Oh, who can tell of love like this, So sov'reign, full, and free! O Holy Father, keep us here In that blest name of Love, Walking before Thee without fear, Till all be joy above.
Sermon Outline
- The Confidence of Sons
- The Purpose of God's Love
- The Glory of God's Love
- The Portion of God's Love
- Like Christ, with God Above
- In Heavenly Bliss
- Joy Before God's Face
Key Quotes
“There in the purpose of Thy love Our place is now prepared,” — John Nelson Darby
Application Points
- We can experience the joy and confidence of being sons with Christ by living a life of righteousness and humility.
- God's love is the purpose of our salvation, and it prepares a place for us in heaven where we can be with Him forever.
- We can experience the glory of God's love by trusting in His unchanging nature and walking in His presence without fear.