The Bible teaches that we belong to God both by creation and by redemption, acknowledging Him as our Creator and Savior.
According to Acts 27:23, Paul proclaims, 'God, whose I am and whom I serve.' This conveys a profound truth that every person is God's by creation; as stated in Colossians 1:16, 'For by him were all things created.' All humanity, regardless of their current relationship with God, is His creation and therefore owes Him gratitude and reverence. Beyond creation, those redeemed through the blood of Christ are His particularly in redemption, as stated in 1 Corinthians 6:20, 'For you were bought with a price.' Believers can confidently declare themselves as God's own, deeply comprehending their identity as children of God.
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