Dictionary of Bible Themes The words used by the NT to describe believers point to their status and privileges as the adopted children of God. Galatians 4:7-9Believers are no longer slaves but sons See also John 8:34-36Romans 8:15 Philemon 1:16 1 John 3:1-2 Believers are children of God See also Luke 20:36The title "child of God" is thought by some to be distinct from that of "son of God" (see below). "child" is thought to emphasise God's fatherhood, whilst "son" is thought to emphasise the Christian's privileges. These terms are however, sometimes used interchangeably. Romans 8:21Philippians 2:15 1 John 3:2; 5:2 Romans 8:14 Believers are sons of God See also Romans 9:26Galatians 3:26 Luke 20:36 Believers are children of the resurrection John 12:36Believers are children of light, sons of light Ephesians 5:81 Thessalonians 5:5 Romans 8:17 Believers are heirs of God See also Galatians 3:29; 4:7Titus 3:7 Hebrews 6:17 Hebrews 2:11-12 Believers are brothers of Jesus Christ See also Matthew 12:48-50Romans 8:29 Hebrews 2:17 1 John 3:14 Believers are brothers of other believers See also 1 John 4:19-20Revelation 12:10; 19:10 Ephesians 2:19 Believers are members of God's household, his family See also Galatians 6:10Hebrews 3:2-6 See also 5680 family5705 inheritance, spiritual 7140 people of God 8134 knowing God |
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