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What does the Bible say about being a child of promise?

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The Bible teaches that believers in Christ are children of promise, similar to Isaac, who were born according to God's divine promise.

Being a child of promise has significant biblical implications. In Galatians 4:28, Paul states, 'Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.' This reinforces the truth that believers, like Isaac, are born not merely by natural means but through a divine plan orchestrated by God. Just as God made a covenant promise to Abraham about Isaac's birth, He has similarly promised spiritual rebirth to those whom He has chosen, ensuring that believers share in this unique relationship with Him as His children.
Scripture References: Galatians 4:28, Genesis 15:1-5, Hebrews 2:11, Galatians 3:7, Romans 4:13-16, Galatians 3:29, Genesis 21:12, Galatians 4:21-31, Romans 4:13-25

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If Ye Be Christ's
Wayne Boyd · Dec 1, 2019

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Galatians 4:28
Robert Hawker · Jun 15, 2016
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