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Joe and Jimmy talk about the merits of church membership. What is it? Is it biblical? Why do some push back against it? And what's the benefit of church membership? Plus, Jimmy pokes Shai Linne.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy are talking about the doctrine of Adoption from The 1689 Confession, Chapter 12. In his classic work, Knowing God, J.I. Packer wrote, “If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and whole outlook on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all.” Why is the doctrine of Adoption so important? How is it distinct from other aspects of our salvation? OUR SPONSOR You know we love Logos Bible Software, and think it’s the best software out there, but maybe you aren’t sure if Logos is right for you. Well, now you have no excuse because you can get Logos for free today by downloading Logos Basic at logos.com/docanddevo. for all the links and show notes visit  www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/adoptionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands