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How do we know the church is God's family?

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The church is considered God's family as believers are referred to as the 'holy brethren' and the 'church of the firstborn.'

In Hebrews 12, believers are described as part of the 'holy brethren' and the 'General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn' (Hebrews 12:23). This highlights our identity in Christ, as it asserts that all who come to faith are adopted into God’s family through the sacrificial work of Jesus. The church as God's family is also supported by the idea that one's name is written in heaven, emphasizing the intimate and eternal relationship between believers and God as their Father.
Scripture References: Hebrews 12:23

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