9 Bible Verses about Being A Part Of The Family Of God
Most Relevant Verses
From the first he destined us, in his good-will towards us, to be adopted as Sons through Jesus Christ,
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength.'
But, when the full time came, God sent his Son--born a woman's child, born subject to Law--
As for unchastity and every kind of impurity, or greed, do not let them even be mentioned among you, as befits Christ's People,
For of this you may be sure--that no one who is unchaste or impure or greedy of gain (for to be greedy of gain is idolatry) has any place awaiting him in the kingdom of the Christ and God.
All that owes its birth to human nature is human, and all that owes its birth to the Spirit is spiritual.
Therefore imitate God, as his dear children, And live a life of love, following the example of the Christ, who loved you and gave himself for you as 'an offering and a sacrifice to God, that should be fragrant and acceptable.' As for unchastity and every kind of impurity, or greed, do not let them even be mentioned among you, as befits Christ's People,read more.
Nor shameful conduct, nor foolish talk or jesting, for they are wholly out of place among you; but rather thanksgiving. For of this you may be sure--that no one who is unchaste or impure or greedy of gain (for to be greedy of gain is idolatry) has any place awaiting him in the kingdom of the Christ and God. Do not let any one deceive you with specious arguments. Those are the sins that bring down the Wrath of God upon the disobedient. Therefore have nothing to do with such people. For, although you were once in Darkness, now, by your union with the Lord, you are in the Light. Live as 'Children of Light'- - For the outcome of life in the Light may be seen in every form of goodness, righteousness, and sincerity-- Always trying to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in deeds of Darkness, from which no good can come; on the contrary, expose them.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that every one who believes in him may not be lost, but have Immortal Life.
