What does the Bible say about children of god?
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The Bible teaches that those who receive and trust in Jesus Christ are graciously adopted into God’s family, becoming His beloved children through faith rather than human merit. John 1:12 and Galatians 3:26 proclaim that believers are made God’s children by faith in Christ. This is a profound gift of the Father’s love, as 1 John 3:1 rejoices. Through Christ, God becomes a Father to His people, and they become His sons and daughters, as 2 Corinthians 6:18 says. The Holy Spirit assures believers of this adoption and leads them to cry, “Abba, Father” (Romans 8:14-17).
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- 1 John 3:1
Behold, how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn't know us, because it didn't know him.
- John 1:12
But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God's children, to those who believe in his name:
- 2 Corinthians 6:18
I will be to you a Father. You will be to me sons and daughters,' says the Lord Almighty."
- Galatians 3:26
For you are all children of God, through faith in Christ Jesus.
- Romans 8:16
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God;
- Romans 8:14-17
[14] For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. [15] For you didn't receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" [16] The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God; [17] and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.
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