Adoption From The Thematic Bible 11:
Adoption » Safety of those who receive:
Proverbs 14:26: In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And his children will have refuge.
Adoption » Should produce » A desire for God's glory:
Matthew 5:16: Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Adoption » Should produce » A forgiving spirit:
Matthew 6:14: For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Adoption » Should produce » A merciful spirit:
Luke 6:35-36: "But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men. "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
Adoption » New birth connected with:
John 1:12-13: But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
Adoption » Should produce » A love of peace:
Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Finished for today. The Next Study will be on Monday, since we'll be out and away from home, tomorrow, so I'll be going in to the weekend mode after I'm finished reading posts.
God Bless!
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