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What does the Bible mean by being 'children of promise'?

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Being 'children of promise' means being elected by God to receive His grace and salvation.

In Galatians, Paul contrasts the children of the bondwoman (Ishmael) with the children of the free woman (Isaac), highlighting that believers are 'children of promise' born by God's sovereign choice and grace. This term signifies that our salvation is a gift from God, rooted in His purposes rather than our merits (Galatians 4:28). The promise extends beyond heritage or lineage, encompassing all who believe in Christ, thus uniting believers into a new covenant community under grace, free from the constraints of the Law.
Scripture References: Galatians 4:28, Romans 9:8

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