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To all who believe and submit to its demands, the promises of the gospel include forgiveness of sins, new life in Jesus Christ and adoption into the family of God.
Forgiveness of sins
The sin of God's people is imputed to God's Son
John 1:29 See also Isaiah 53:4-6; Luke 24:46-47; Acts 5:30-32; Acts 13:38; Titus 2:13-14; Hebrews 9:28; 1 Peter 2:24
The righteousness of God's Son is imputed to God's people
Romans 1:16-17 See also Romans 3:21-26; Romans 9:30; Philippians 3:7-9
Peace with God
Romans 5:1-2 See also John 14:27; Romans 8:1-4,31-35
New birth
1 Peter 1:23-25 See also John 1:12-13; John 3:5-8; James 1:18
Eternal life
John 3:14-16 See also John 1:4; John 6:68-69; John 10:10; John 20:31; 1 John 1:1-2; John 5:12
The gift of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:38 See also Joel 2:28-32; John 7:37-39; Acts 8:14-17; Acts 19:1-7
Adoption into God's family
Romans 8:12-17 See also John 1:12-13; Galatians 3:26; Galatians 4:4-6; Ephesians 1:5
See also
3257 Holy Spirit, gift of 6606 access to God 6608 adoption 6644 eternal life 6652 forgiveness 6676 justification 6705 peace, experience 6728 regeneration 7115 children of God 8104 assurance 8154 righteousness
