God adopts us as His sons and daughters to establish a familial relationship characterized by grace, love, and service.
The adoption of believers as sons and daughters of God is rooted in His sovereign grace and love. Ephesians 1:5 emphasizes that we are adopted through Jesus Christ according to the good pleasure of His will, reflecting that this relationship is not based on our merit but solely on His choice. This divine adoption grants believers intimate fellowship with God, allowing us to call Him 'Abba, Father.' Furthermore, as adopted children, we are called to serve within God's household, not out of obligation but from a place of belonging and gratitude. This transformative relationship instills within us the desire to actively participate in God's divine purposes, heralding the beauty of grace that goes beyond mere legal standing to encompass love, community, and fruitful service in His kingdom.
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