Bible verses about "adoption" | Murdock

John 14:18

18 I shall not leave you orphans: for I shall come to you in a little while.

Acts 7:21

21 And when he was cast out, by his people, the daughter of Pharaoh found him, and brought him up for her own son.

Romans 8:15

15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage, again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Father, our Father.

1 John 3:2

2 My beloved, now are we the sons of God; and hitherto, it hath not appeared what we are to be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be in his likeness, and we shall see him as he is.

John 1:13

13 who are born, not of blood, nor of the pleasure of the flesh, nor of the pleasure of man, but of God.

Romans 8:14-19

14 For they who are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God :) 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage, again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Father, our Father. 16 And this Spirit testifieth to our spirit, that we are the sons of God. 17 And if sons, then heirs; heirs of God, and participators of the inheritance of Jesus Messiah: so that, if we suffer with him, we shall also be glorified with him. 18 For I reckon, that the sufferings of the present time, are not comparable with the glory which is to be developed in us. 19 For the whole creation is hoping and waiting for the development of the sons of God.

Galatians 3:26

26 For ye are all the children of God, by faith in Jesus the Messiah.

John 1:12

12 But such as received him, to them gave he the prerogative to be children of God; even to them that believe on his name;

1 John 3:1

1 And ye see, how great is the love of the Father towards us, who hath called us sons, and made us such. Therefore the world knoweth us not, because it likewise knoweth him not.

Romans 9:8

8 That is, it is not the children of the flesh, who are the children of God; but the children of the promise, are accounted for the seed.

Galatians 4:5-7

5 that he might redeem them that were under the law; and that we might receive the adoption of sons. 6 And, because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, who crieth, Father, our Father. 7 Wherefore, ye are no longer servants, but sons; and if sons, then heirs of God; through Jesus the Messiah.

Matthew 18:5

5 And he that shall receive in my name one who is like to this child, he receiveth me.

Ephesians 1:5

5 and adopted us for sons, in Jesus the Messiah, as was agreeable to his pleasure:

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