In this episode of Let’s Talk: Truth in Love, we dive into one of the most profound realities of the Christian life—what it truly means to be a child of God. Scripture tells us that those who receive Jesus are “born of God” (John 1:12–13), not merely born of man, and through the Spirit we are made new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17). But if this change is so extraordinary, why do so many believers still live like the world—and of the world?

Together, we explore how identity shapes everything: our faith, our choices, and our love. From Jesus’ call to become like little children (Matthew 18:1–4) to Paul’s reminder that we are no longer infants tossed about by the world (Ephesians 4), we unpack the difference between childlike trust and worldly immaturity. Entering God’s Kingdom is not just about the afterlife—it’s about learning to live Kingdom life here and now (Colossians 1:13; Romans 14:17).

You’ll be challenged to rethink what discipleship means, moving beyond a “just get saved” mentality to truly seeking first God’s Kingdom (Matthew 6). We’ll consider what it looks like to depend on our perfect Father and our King Jesus with the expectancy, curiosity, and joy of a healthy child—and how this transformation can restore our witness in a world longing for real love.

Looking for more? Dive deeper into the truth in love with these three insightful books:
• Moon in the Darkness
• Be with Jesus, Be like Jesus, Be for Jesus
• Christ in Us is the Hope of Glory

These books are available online. To learn more, visit https://friendsofthekingministries.org, where you can also read columns written for the Kingsport Times-News over the last eighteen years.

God bless, and we look forward to having you join us for the next episode.