Different Types of Children, 8/22/84

Summary

The sermon explores various biblical expressions describing different types of children, such as children of wrath, disobedience, God, and the devil, emphasizing that these terms denote characteristics or natures rather than literal parentage. The preacher explains that God's people were once children of wrath and disobedience before being redeemed by Christ, highlighting the spiritual transformation involved. The sermon also addresses misunderstandings about eternal election and the nature of being children of God or the devil, stressing imitation and behavior as key factors. Finally, it underscores the call to mortify sinful desires and live as children of God by loving and praying for enemies.