Dictionary of Bible Themes The giving by God of the status and privileges of being his children. God adopts those who believe in him and grants them the benefits of his salvation. Genesis 15:3A family adopts a child See also Genesis 48:5Exodus 2:10 Esther 2:7 Deuteronomy 14:2 God adopts the nation of Israel See also Deuteronomy 7:7Isaiah 63:16 Amos 3:1-2 Romans 9:4 Jeremiah 31:9 See also God is Israel's father Malachi 1:6Hosea 11:1 See also Israel is God's son Deuteronomy 14:1John 1:12-13 God adopts believers as his children 2 Corinthians 6:18See also God is the Father of believers Matthew 6:9Ephesians 1:5 pp Lk 11:2 Believers are adopted as an outcome of predestination Galatians 4:5Believers are adopted as an outcome of redemption Galatians 3:24-26See also Believers are adopted as an outcome of justification John 1:12-13Ephesians 1:3-6 See also Believers are adopted by grace Ezekiel 16:3-6Romans 4:16 Ephesians 1:11 Romans 8:23 See also The final adoption of believers will occur at the resurrection Ephesians 1:13-141 John 3:2 See also 5896 irreverence6510 salvation 6638 election 6676 justification 6708 predestination 6716 reconciliation 6720 redemption 7105 believers 7115 children of God 9105 last things |
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