Sons & Daughters | Spiritual Authority – Restored In Christ

What Does It Mean to Be Sons and Daughters of God?

In this message from the Spiritual Authority: Restored In Christ series, Chad Everett explores one of the most important truths in Scripture: understanding our identity as sons and daughters of God. Before believers can walk in spiritual authority, they must first know who they are in Christ.

Teaching from Galatians 3, Chad shows that believers do not become sons and daughters through religious performance, good works, or personal effort. Instead, God welcomes people into His family through faith in Jesus Christ. Because of Christ’s finished work, believers become heirs of God’s promises and recipients of His grace.

As a result, spiritual authority begins with identity. When believers understand who Jesus is and who they are in Him, they gain confidence to walk in faith and obedience.

Guarding Against Deception

At the same time, one of the greatest dangers facing believers today: deception.

Paul asks the Galatians a powerful question: “Who has bewitched you?” Although the Galatians started their journey by faith, they allowed false ideas to pull them away from the truth of the gospel.

Likewise, believers today face constant pressure from culture, opinions, social media, and competing worldviews. Therefore, followers of Jesus must remain rooted in God’s Word. Jesus repeatedly warned His disciples not to be deceived. Consequently, believers must learn to test every voice, teaching, and influence against biblical truth.

When believers know the truth, they can recognize deception before it takes root.

Jesus Is the Truth

Truth is not simply a concept or philosophy. Rather, truth is found in a person.

Jesus declared, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Because Jesus is the truth, believers must look to Him when searching for answers, direction, and wisdom.

Furthermore, God’s Word reveals His truth and protects believers from confusion. In a world filled with shifting opinions, Jesus remains the unchanging foundation.

Living as Sons and Daughters of God

The message concludes with a challenge to stop striving for God’s approval and start living from the Spirit.

Many believers begin their relationship with God through faith. However, over time they can fall into the trap of trying to earn what God has already given by grace. Chad reminds believers that spiritual growth comes through dependence on the Holy Spirit, not through self-effort.

As sons and daughters of God, believers can rest in their identity, trust God’s promises, and walk confidently in spiritual authority. Instead of living from fear, insecurity, or performance, they can live from faith and relationship.

Knowing who He is and who we are in Him is the key factor for knowing our spiritual authority.

That truth shapes how believers think, pray, and live each day. Ultimately, understanding our identity as sons and daughters of God becomes the foundation for walking in the authority Christ has restored to His people.

Scripture References
Galatians 3:1-29, John 14:6, John 17:17, Romans 8:5-6, Ephesians 2:8-9