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What does the Bible say about being adopted as children of God?

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The Bible teaches that through faith in Christ, believers are adopted as children of God, receiving the Spirit of His Son who enables them to cry out 'Abba Father.'

The concept of adoption is central in the New Testament, particularly highlighted in Galatians 4:6, where Paul writes, 'Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, 'Abba, Father.' This reflects the transformative work of the Holy Spirit, which assures believers of their status as children of God. The Spirit enables us to relate to God intimately as our Father, a privilege not afforded to all, but specifically to those chosen by God before the foundation of the world. This adoption is rooted in grace, emphasizing that it is not by our own works or merit, but solely through the redemptive work of Christ that we are brought into this relationship with God.
Scripture References: Galatians 4:6, Romans 8:14-15, Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:15-17, Romans 8:15

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Abba Padre
Cody Groover · Aug 26, 2015
Abba, Father
Joe Galuszek · Sep 6, 2020