What does the Bible say about adoption into God's family?
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The Bible teaches that adoption into God's family is a sovereign act of God, whereby believers are chosen and welcomed into His grace.
In Ephesians 1:5, the Apostle Paul emphasizes that we are predestinated unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will. This indicates that our adoption is entirely initiated by God, highlighting that we had no contribution to this process. Just like a child is chosen for adoption without their consent, so are we adopted into God’s family solely by His unmerited grace. This doctrine underscores the beauty of salvation, as it is entirely a result of God's sovereign love and mercy. Furthermore, in Romans 8:15, we see that believers receive the Spirit of adoption, enabling us to call God our Father, affirming the relational aspect of this adoption.
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