Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0033AB recorded on March 21, 1979 teaching from 1 John 3:1-10 – We Are Called By a New Name – Sons of God.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the profound identity of believers as the “sons of God,” a title that conveys both great dignity and a high moral calling. He emphasizes that while all people are God’s creations, only those who have experienced the spiritual new birth through Jesus Christ are part of His redemptive family. This unique status creates a marked distinctiveness from the world, often leading to being misunderstood or ostracized for upholding divine standards of conduct and conscience. Stevens further argues that a believer’s destiny is fixed by the promise of Christ’s return, an event that will transform us into His likeness and demands a current duty of self-purification. Ultimately, Pastor Stevens gives us an urgent exhortation to view Jesus not just as a Savior but as a reverent judge, prompting us to make the necessary moral adjustments to avoid being ashamed at His coming.