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
Psalm 103:13
Believers are protected
Proverbs 14:26
Believers are provided for
Matthew 6:31-33
Believers receive loving discipline
Hebrews 12:6
Believers are never forsaken
Psalm 94:14
Believers are assured by the Spirit
Romans 8:16
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
Matthew 5:9; Romans 14:19
Believers are to live in love
Galatians 5:13; 1 Peter 4:8; 1 John 3:18
Believers are to be watchful
1 Thessalonians 5:5-6
See also
6606 access to God 8104 assurance 8453 obedience
