Adotado Como Filho

Nic & Rachael Billman's song 'Adotado Como Filho' is a heartfelt declaration of spiritual transformation and divine adoption. The lyrics convey a profound sense of liberation from fear and bondage, emphasizing the perfect love that casts out fear. The repeated assertion that 'O medo já se foi' (The fear is gone) and 'Escravo não sou mais' (I am no longer a slave) highlights the theme of freedom and redemption. This freedom is attributed to 'O Pai das luzes' (The Father of lights), a biblical reference to God, who is seen as the source of all goodness and liberation.

The song also explores the concept of spiritual adoption, where the singer identifies as being 'adotado como filho' (adopted as a son) and a 'co-herdeiro com Jesus Cristo' (co-heir with Jesus Christ). This reflects the Christian belief in becoming part of God's family through faith in Jesus. The lyrics celebrate this new identity and the sense of belonging to a 'grande família' (great family), which is the community of believers. The mention of being 'batizados no Teu espírito' (baptized in Your spirit) signifies a deep spiritual renewal and connection with the divine.

The imagery of being found in darkness and brought into the light ('Nas trevas me encontrou' and 'Em Seus braços me acolheu') symbolizes the transformative power of God's love. The song culminates in a communal cry of 'Clamamos Abba Pai' (We cry Abba Father), expressing an intimate and enduring relationship with God. This phrase, 'Abba,' is an Aramaic term for father, denoting a close, personal relationship. The repetition of 'Nós somos Seus, Pra sempre Seus' (We are Yours, Forever Yours) reinforces the eternal bond between the believer and the divine, encapsulating the essence of the song's message of love, adoption, and eternal belonging.