Ephesians 1:5

Praise To God For Spiritual Blessings

⁴ For he chose us in our union with Christ before the creation of the universe, that we might be holy and blameless in his sight, living in the spirit of love. ⁵ From the first he destined us, in his good-will towards us, to be adopted as Sons through Jesus Christ, ⁶ And so to enhance that glorious manifestation of his loving- kindness which he gave us in The Beloved;

Adoption as Sons

Christ Jesus

For Us

Jesus Christ

Christ

Jesus

Messiah

Romans 8:29-30

For those whom God chose from the first he also destined from the first to be transformed into likeness to his Son, so that his Son might be the eldest among many Brothers.

Ephesians 1:11

In him, I say, for by our union with him we became God's Heritage, having from the first been destined for this in the intention of him who, in all that happens, is carrying out his own fixed purpose;

Romans 8:23

And not Nature only; but we ourselves also, though we have already a first gift of the Spirit-we ourselves are inwardly groaning, while we eagerly await our full adoption as Sons-the redemption of our bodies.

1 Corinthians 1:21

For since the world, in God's wisdom, did not by its philosophy learn to know God, God saw fit, by the 'folly' of our proclamation, to save those who believe in Christ!

Ephesians 1:9

When he made known to us his hidden purpose. And it also accords with the good-will which God purposed to exhibit in Christ,

Philippians 2:13

Remember it is God who, in his kindness, is at work within you, enabling you both to will and to work.

Matthew 1:25

He made Mary his wife, but did not live with her as her husband until after the birth of her son; and to this son he gave the name Jesus.

Matthew 11:26

Yes, Father, I thank thee that this has seemed good to thee.

Luke 10:21

At that same time, moved to exultation by the Holy Spirit, Jesus said: "I thank thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, that, though thou hast hidden these things from the wise and learned, thou hast revealed them to the childlike! Yes, Father, I thank thee that this has seemed good to thee.

Luke 11:32

At the Judgment the men of Nineveh will stand up with this generation, and will condemn it, because they repented at Jonah's proclamation; and here is more than a Jonah!

John 1:12

But to all who did receive him he gave power to become Children of God--to those who believe in his Name.

John 11:52

And not for the nation only, but also that he might unite in one body the Children of God now scattered far and wide.

John 20:17

"Do not hold me," Jesus said; "for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my Brothers, and tell them that I am ascending to him who is my Father and their Father, my God and their God."

Romans 8:14-17

All who are guided by the Spirit of God are Sons of God.

Romans 9:11-16

For in order that the purpose of God, working through selection, might not fail-a selection depending, not on obedience, but on his Call-Rebecca was told, before her children were born and before they had done anything either right or wrong,

1 Corinthians 1:1

To the Church of God in Corinth, to those who have been consecrated by union with Christ Jesus and called to become his People, and also to all, wherever they may be, who invoke the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ-their Master and ours,

2 Corinthians 6:18

And I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters," says the Lord, the Ruler of all.'

Galatians 3:26

For you are all Sons of God, through your faith in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 4:5-6

To ransom those who were subject to Law, so that we might take our position as sons.

2 Thessalonians 1:11

With this in view, our constant prayer for you is that our God may count you worthy of the Call that you have received, and by his power make perfect your delight in all goodness and the efforts that have resulted from your faith.

Hebrews 2:10-15

It was, indeed, fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, should, when leading many sons to glory, make the author of their Salvation perfect through suffering.

Hebrews 12:5-9

and you have forgotten the encouraging words which are addressed to you as God's Children-- 'My child, think not lightly of the Lord's discipline, do not despond when he rebukes you;

1 John 3:1

Think what love the Father has shown us in allowing us to be called 'Children of God'; as indeed we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it has not learned to know him.

Revelation 21:7

He who conquers shall enter into possession of these things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my Son.