Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6600 Aspects of salvation » 6608 adoption » 6611 adoption, privileges and duties of As adopted members of the family of God, believers receive both the privileges and responsibilities of being children of God. The privileges received by believers through adoption Believers are given the Spirit of adoption Galatians 4:6 See also Romans 8:15 Believers have access to their heavenly Father Ephesians 2:18 See also Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 4:16 Believers become heirs with Christ of heaven Romans 8:17 See also Galatians 3:29; Galatians 4:7; Colossians 1:12; 1 Peter 1:4 The benefits God gives to those he adopts Believers are pitied by him Believers are protected Believers are provided for Believers receive loving discipline Believers are never forsaken Believers are assured by the Spirit The responsibilities of God's adopted children Believers are to walk in the light See also John 12:35-36; Ephesians 5:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:4-5 Believers are to shun evil 2 Corinthians 6:17-18; Philippians 2:15 Believers are to purify themselves 2 Corinthians 7:1; 1 John 3:2-3 Believers are to live obediently Matthew 12:50; 1 Peter 1:14; 1 John 5:2-3 Believers are to live in peace Believers are to live in love Galatians 5:13; 1 Peter 4:8; 1 John 3:18 Believers are to be watchful See also
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