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The Privileges of Adoption


1. If Believers are adopted as children of God, why are Believers considered Abraham's children?

Understand, then, that those who have faith are children of Abraham. (Gal 3:7, NIV)



"Abraham is our father," they answered.
"If you were Abraham's children," said Jesus, "then you would do what Abraham did. As it is, you are looking for a way to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham did not do such things. You are doing the works of your own father." (John 8:39-41, NIV)




2. In establishing adoption as a legally binding relationship with a new Believer, what does God intend?

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. (Rom 8:16-17, NIV)



Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters. He says,
"I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters;
in the assembly I will sing your praises." (Heb 2:11-12, NIV)





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