1689 London Baptist Confession, Chapter 12
Of Adoption
All those that are justified, God vouchsafed, in, and for the sake of his only Son Jesus Christ, to make partakers of the Grace of Adoption; by which they are taken into the number, and enjoy the Liberties, and Priveledges of Children of God; have his name put upon them, receive the Spirit of Adoption, have access to the throne of Grace with boldness, are enabled to cry Abba, Father, are pitied, protected, provided for, and chastned by him, as by a Father; yet never cast off; but sealed to the day of Redemption, and inherit the promises, as heirs, of everlasting Salvation.
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Ephesians 1:55He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,
Galatians 4:44But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
Galatians 4:55to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons.
John 1:1212But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
Romans 8:1717And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.
2 Corinthians 6:1818And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”
Revelation 3:1212The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will never again leave it. Upon him I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from My God), and My new name.
Romans 8:1515For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
Galatians 4:66And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”
Ephesians 2:1818For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
Psalms 103:1313As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
Proverbs 14:2626He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
1 Peter 5:77Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
Hebrews 12:66For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”
Isaiah 54:88In a surge of anger I hid My face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you,” says the LORD your Redeemer.
Isaiah 54:99“For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you.
Lamentations 3:3131For the Lord will not cast us off forever.
Ephesians 4:3030And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
Hebrews 1:1414Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
Hebrews 6:1212Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
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