From Orphans to Heirs
Celebrating our spiritual adoption
2nd Edition
Published on 18. February 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-84101-414-2 (ISBN)
Description
The key to our liberation as Christians is the biblical image of spiritual adoption. So often we continue to live as spiritual orphans, forgetting that thanks to the saving work of Jesus we have been made sons and daughters of God. From Orphans to Heirs explores this image of adoption, much neglected as a way of understanding our salvation, yet crucial in an age when so many people are searching for intimacy. Mark Stibbe also shares his own story of growing up as an adopted child and the insights his experiences gave him into the heart of God, our adopting Father.
Reviews / Votes
This book arises out of teaching that I heard Mark give at St Andrew's Church, Chorleywood. It is a truly life-changing message. As one of those greatly helped by this teaching, I can unreservedly recommend this book. It is destined to become a spiritual classic for the 21st-century church. J John If ever there was a book for our times, this is it! The great biblical truth of our adoption as God's children is here brought to light. From Orphans to Heirs is full of insights which inform the mind and warm the heart - a must for this fatherless generation. Mike Pilavachi "I had the privilege of transcribing the Daisy version of this book for Torch Trust for the Blind. I was greatly impressed by Mark Stibbe's ability to take those of us without first hand personal experience of successful legal adoption (the majority of us I would imagine) along his deeply satisfying personal journey. The book achieved its stated purpose for me and made me very aware of how marvellous is our inheritance, as Christian believers, in our adoption as children of the Living God. This book is well worth carefully reading." Eric WillettMore details
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Weight
214 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84101-414-2 (9781841014142)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
07/1999
BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship)
€28.67
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Person
Mark Stibbe is former vicar of St Andrew's, Chorleywood, one of the UK's centres of charismatic renewal. While he has written many books, including Prophetic Evangelism (Authentic, 2004). From Orphans to Heirs represents his own life's message. He is a popular speaker both in the UK and throughout the rest of Europe.
Content
Foreword by RT Kendall, author preface, 8 chapters, conclusion, notes, two appendices, study guide. Chapters: 1. The Lost Coin; 2. Adopting Grace; 3. The Glorious Father; 4. The Son who Became a Slave; 5. The Loving Spirit of Adoption; 6. Slavery and Sonship; 7. The Cycle of Grace; 8. Keys to Glorious Freedom; Conclusion: From Orphans to Heirs Study Guide; Appendix 1: Adoption and Redemption; Appendix 2: Adoption and Regeneration