Dictionary of Bible Themes As adopted members of the family of God, believers receive both the privileges and responsibilities of being children of God. Galatians 4:6The privileges received by believers through adoption See also Believers are given the Spirit of adoption Romans 8:15Ephesians 2:18 See also Believers have access to their heavenly Father Ephesians 3:12Hebrews 4:16 Romans 8:17 See also Believers become heirs with Christ of heaven Galatians 3:29; 4:7Colossians 1:12 1 Peter 1:4 Psalms 103:13 The benefits God gives to those he adopts Believers are pitied by him Proverbs 14:26Believers are protected Matthew 6:31-33Believers are provided for Hebrews 12:6Believers receive loving discipline Psalms 94:14Believers are never forsaken Romans 8:16Believers are assured by the Spirit See also The responsibilities of God's adopted children John 12:35-36Believers are to walk in the light Ephesians 5:81 Thessalonians 5:4-5 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 Philippians 2:15 Believers are to shun evil 2 Corinthians 7:11 John 3:2-3 Believers are to purify themselves Matthew 12:501 Peter 1:14 Believers are to live obediently 1 John 5:2-3Matthew 5:9 Romans 14:19 Believers are to live in peace Galatians 5:131 Peter 4:8 Believers are to live in love 1 John 3:181 Thessalonians 5:5-6 See also Believers are to be watchful 6606 access to God8104 assurance 8453 obedience |
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