Adoption

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A privilege of saints Being led by the Spirit is an evidence of Confers a new name See Titles of Saints. Entitles to an inheritance Exemplified: Solomon. Explained God is long-suffering and merciful towards the partakers of Illustrated: Esther. Illustrated: Joseph`s sons. Illustrated: Moses. Is according to promise Is by faith Is of God`s grace Is through Christ Is to be pleaded in prayer New birth connected with Of Gentiles, predicted Safety of those who receive

Saints become brethren of Christ by Saints predestinated to Saints receive the Spirit of Saints wait for final consummation of Should lead to holiness Should produce: A desire for God`s glory. Should produce: A forgiving spirit. Should produce: A love of peace. Should produce: A merciful spirit. Should produce: A spirit of prayer. Should produce: An avoidance of ostentation. Should produce: Child-like confidence in God. Should produce: Likeness to God. Subjects saints to the fatherly discipline of God The Adopted are gathered together in one by Christ The Holy Spirit is a Witness of Typified: Israel.