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How do we know adoption is true according to scripture?

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Scripture references like Romans 8:15 and Ephesians 1:5 affirm the reality of spiritual adoption for believers.

The doctrine of spiritual adoption is grounded in various scriptural teachings that confirm its truth. Romans 8:15 describes believers as receiving the 'Spirit of adoption,' which enables them to cry out, 'Abba, Father.' This indicates a personal and conscious experience of one's relationship with God. Additionally, Ephesians 1:5 details that believers are 'predestinated unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ,' suggesting that this act is rooted in God's sovereign will. The continuity between election, predestination, and adoption underscores that believers are assured of their status as God’s children through their faith in Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit.
Scripture References: Romans 8:15, Ephesians 1:5

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