What does it mean to be a child of God?

To be a child of God is to be born into His family through faith in Jesus Christ. According to Galatians 4:6-7, we are no longer slaves but sons, and if sons, then heirs through God. This transformation signifies that we are no longer under the bondage of the law but are free to experience the full relationship that comes with being children of God. It involves an acknowledgment of our status as heirs to the promises of God and a call to live in accordance with His will. This identity brings both security and responsibility as we embody the characteristics of our Heavenly Father.