Ephesians 1:5
having predetermin'd to adopt us by Jesus Christ to be his children, according to the good pleasure of his own will,
Romans 8:29-30
for whom he before approv'd, he predispos'd to follow the example of his son, who was to conduct them all as their elder brother;
Ephesians 1:11
It is by him, that we have a share in the inheritance, which was before allotted to us, in consequence of his design, who executes the whole plan, as he himself had contriv'd it:
Romans 8:23
and not only they, but even those who have the first fruits of the spirit, even we our selves do inwardly groan for the fruit of our adoption, by the deliverance of our body from corruption.
1 Corinthians 1:21
for whereas the world, with all their learning, did not distinguish the characters of his divine wisdom, in his works, it pleased God to save those who believe, by preaching, which they counted folly.
Ephesians 1:9
for he has discover'd to us the secret of his will, that out of his meer good pleasure, he had purposed in himself,
Philippians 2:13
for it is God that influences your desires and endeavours, out of his benevolence to you.
Matthew 1:25
but did not cohabit with her as a wife, before she had-brought forth her first-born son; whom he named JESUS.
Matthew 11:26
even so it is, father, for such has been thy will.
Luke 10:21
At that very time Jesus fell into a divine transport, and said, "I magnify thee, O father, the Lord of heaven and earth, for having conceal'd these things from the artful and the crafty, whilst thou hast reveal'd them to the unskilful. justly, O father, hast thou thus dispens'd thy favour."
Luke 11:32
the people of Nineve shall rise up in the day of Judgment, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; but now, a greater than Jonas is here.
John 1:12
but to as many as received him, and believed on him, he granted the privilege of being the sons of God.
John 11:52
and not for that nation only, but likewise to reassemble the dispersed children of God into one body.
John 20:17
that is to say, master! Jesus said to her, touch me not: for I am not yet ascended to my father: but go to my brethren, and say to them, "I ascend unto my father and your father, even my God and your God."
Romans 8:14-17
as many as are actuated by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Romans 9:11-16
for before they were born, and had done neither good or evil, that the distinction which God had purposed to make might appear to be, not in consideration of their actions, but of his own free call,
1 Corinthians 1:1
Paul appointed by the divine will to be an apostle of Jesus Christ, and Sosthenes our brother,
2 Corinthians 6:18
I will be a father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty."
Galatians 3:26
for you are all the sons of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 4:5-6
who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
2 Thessalonians 1:11
Wherefore we continually pray, that our God would by his power effect all the gracious designs of his goodness, and accomplish the work of faith in you;
Hebrews 2:10-15
For it was agreeable to his wisdom, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to consecrate the author of their salvation by his sufferings.
Hebrews 12:5-9
have you forgot the exhortation which is address'd to you, as to children? "my son, despise not thou the chastning of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him.
1 John 3:1
Consider what proof the father has given us of his love, in allowing us to be called the sons of God: therefore the world does not know us, because it knew him not.
Revelation 21:7
he that overcomes, shall inherit these things: I will be his God, and he shall be my son.