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How do we know we are sons of God?

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According to 1 John 3:2, we are currently the sons of God, which we can know through faith in Christ and the evidence of our spiritual nature.

1 John 3:2 assures us that 'now are we the sons of God,' emphasizing the certainty of our relationship with God. Some may doubt their sonship, thinking it is conditional on final judgment, but John affirms that believers can have assurance in the present. This assurance is tied to faith in Jesus Christ, as indicated in 1 John 5:1: 'Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God.' Furthermore, our sonship is confirmed through the evidence of spiritual traits reflecting God's nature in us; these include love for the things of God, a desire for holiness, and trust in Him as our Father to supply our needs. Such characteristics signify our regeneration and legitimate status in His family.
Scripture References: 1 John 3:2, 1 John 5:1, Romans 8:16, Galatians 4:6, 1 John 3:1-2, Galatians 3:26, Ephesians 1:4-5

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