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How do we know adoption as sons is true?

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The truth of our adoption as sons is confirmed by Scripture and the inner witness of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of believers.

Adoption as sons is affirmed throughout Scripture, particularly in Galatians 4:6, where it states that God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, prompting us to cry out, 'Abba, Father.' This internal affirmation of our sonship is not based on our efforts but instead a result of grace. Furthermore, Romans 8:16 emphasizes that the Spirit bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. Such confirmations remind us that our adoption is grounded not in our merit but in God's sovereign choice and grace, allowing believers to approach God with confidence as their loving Father. Through these assurances in Scripture and the experiential reality of the Holy Spirit's work, believers can trust in the truth of their adoption.
Scripture References: Galatians 4:6, Romans 8:16

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The adoption of sons
Angus Fisher · Dec 27, 2015
Joshua

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