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What does the Bible say about being children of the promise?

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The Bible teaches that not all physical descendants of Abraham are children of God; rather, it is those who believe in Christ who are considered children of the promise.

According to Romans 9:8, Paul emphasizes that 'the children of the flesh' are not the same as the 'children of God.' The true heirs of God's promise are those who have faith in Christ, following the example of Abraham, whom God accounted righteous for his belief. This highlights the distinction between physical lineage and spiritual inheritance, indicating that true belonging to the family of God is through faith rather than mere heritage. Believers in Christ, regardless of nationality, are counted as Abraham's spiritual descendants and thus are incorporated into the covenant promises.
Scripture References: Romans 9:6-8, Galatians 3:26-29, Galatians 4:22-31, Romans 8:17, Galatians 4:28, Romans 9:8

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Free in Christ!
Wayne Boyd · Feb 14, 2020
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