Theory question 108
New Life in ChristHow according to Paul could a christian rightly become a child of God? In what two ways can you show that you are a true child of God?
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Through faith in Christ Jesus all are sons of God (Galatians 3:26).
Baptism into Christ means putting on Christ (Galatians 3:27).
In Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female (Galatians 3:28).
God sent His Son, born under the law, to redeem those under the law so that we might receive adoption as sons (Galatians 4:4-5).
God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts crying "Abba! Father!" (Galatians 4:6; Romans 8:14-16).
So we are no longer slaves but sons and heirs (Galatians 4:7).
All who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God (Romans 8:14).
Ways to show it (any two): living a holy life; love for others; obedience to God's word; bearing the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23); forgiving others; prayer and worship.
Explain adoption through faith and the Spirit, then two practical ways.