Elect according to the foreknowledge of God. 1 Peter 1:2
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Read Galatians 4:5-7'
4 But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born[a] of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.6 And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, [b]“Abba, Father!” 7 Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir [c]of God [d]through Christ.
The sonship Paul is discussing is contextually speaking about the adoption. And he uses the present tense to describe their position. Beacus YOU ARE sons
4 But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born[a] of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.6 And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, [b]“Abba, Father!” 7 Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir [c]of God [d]through Christ.
The sonship Paul is discussing is contextually speaking about the adoption. And he uses the present tense to describe their position. Beacus YOU ARE sons
Next verse. 6 And because you ARE sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, [b]“Abba, Father!” 7 Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir [c]of God [d]through Christ.
This is talking about sonship in the context of ADOPTION, and the very next verse states it as a present reality.
It's just like we ALREADY HAVE eternal life, but have not entered into the full expression of it yet, which will come at the glorification.
This is talking about sonship in the context of ADOPTION, and the very next verse states it as a present reality.
It's just like we ALREADY HAVE eternal life, but have not entered into the full expression of it yet, which will come at the glorification.
God knows who are his sons by the seal, his Holy Spirit that he has placed within every believer, even though we do not yet appear to be sons. We will finally have his appearance at the future adoption...perfect, sinless body, soul and spirit.
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
