Study Guide · Sonship

What Does It Mean To Be a Son Of God

In this thought-provoking theological work, Apostle Mary Banks takes readers on a journey through the eternal purposes of God, beginning with His absolute sovereignty and moving through the mysteries of election, the narrow gate, and the true nature of saving faith. Drawing heavily from Scripture including Romans, 1 Peter, Ephesians, and the Psalms, Banks unpacks difficult doctrines such as God's foreknowledge, predestination, and the tension between free will and divine choice, using vivid illustrations like the author of a book and the planted grain of wheat to make these truths accessible. The book moves into a powerful exploration of Christ's descent into the lower parts of the earth, His resurrection, and how believers were spiritually united with Him before the foundation of the world, culminating in a rich teaching on self-denial and the believer's oneness with the Holy Spirit. Readers will gain a clearer understanding of their identity as sons and daughters of God, learn to examine their own faith against the standard of Scripture, and be challenged to walk in the fullness of their new nature rather than a sin-conscious identity. This book is especially unique in its treatment of the doctrine of election and the theological implications of Christ's work in hell, topics rarely addressed with this level of depth in popular Christian literature. It is written for serious students of Scripture, ministry leaders, and believers hungry for a deeper revelation of who they are in Christ, offering both doctrinal substance and practical exhortation toward holy living and self-examination.

Apostle Mary Banks · 4 chapters · 6k words · 106 scripture links