Rarely addressed throughout church history, the doctrine of adoption has seen fresh attention in recent years. However, although they are valuable, contemporary studies have focused primarily on etymological, cultural and pastoral considerations - giving little to no attention to important systematic theological concerns.
In this book, Professor David Garner examines the function of adoption in Pauline thought: its relationship to the doctrines of Christ, the Holy Spirit, eschatology, and union with Christ, as well as its primary place among the other benefits of salvation.
"Reading Sons in the Son is like putting on a new set of glasses that enable the reader to see the glistening beauty of God's grace of adoption throughout the entirety of his salvation plan."?
- Nancy Guthrie, Author, Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series
Sons in the Son: The Riches and Reach of Adoption in Christ is in the following collections:
