Ephesians 1:5
destining us in love to be his sons through Jesus Christ. Such was the purpose of his will,
Romans 8:29-30
For he decreed of old that those whom he predestined should share the likeness of his Son ??that he might be the firstborn of a great brotherhood.
Romans 8:23
and not only so, but even we ourselves, who have the Spirit as a foretaste of the future, even we sigh to ourselves as we wait for the redemption of the body that means our full sonship.
1 Corinthians 1:21
For when the world with all its wisdom failed to know God in his wisdom, God resolved to save believers by the 'sheer folly' of the Christian message.
Ephesians 1:9
He has granted us complete insight and understanding of the open secret of his will, showing us how it was the purpose of his design
Philippians 2:13
for it is God who in his goodwill enables you to will this and to achieve it.
Matthew 1:25
but he did not live with her as a husband till she bore a son, whom he called Jesus.
Matthew 11:26
yes, Father, I praise thee that such was thy chosen purpose.
Luke 10:21
He thrilled with joy at that hour in the holy Spirit, saying, "I praise thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for concealing this from the wise and learned and revealing it to the simple-minded; yes, Father, I praise thee that such was thy chosen purpose." Then turning to the disciples he said,
Luke 11:32
The men of Ninive will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for when Jonah preached they did repent, and here is One greater than Jonah.
John 1:12
On those who have accepted him, however, he has conferred the right of being children of God, that is, on those who believe in his Name,
John 11:52
and not merely for the nation but to gather into one the scattered children of God.)
John 20:17
Jesus said, "Cease clinging to me. I have not ascended yet to the Father, but go to my brothers and tell them, 'I am ascending to my Father and yours, to my God and yours.'"
Romans 8:14-17
For the sons of God are those who are guided by the Spirit of God.
Romans 9:11-16
and though the children were still unborn and had done nothing either good or bad (to confirm the divine purpose in election which depends upon the call of God, not on anything man does),
1 Corinthians 1:1
PAUL, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, with brother Sosthenes,
2 Corinthians 6:18
I will be a Father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord almighty.
Galatians 3:26
you are all sons of God by your faith in Christ Jesus
Galatians 4:5-6
to ransom those who were under the Law, that we might get our sonship.
2 Thessalonians 1:11
In view of this we always pray for you, asking our God to make you worthy of his calling and by his power to fulfil every good resolve and every effort of faith,
Hebrews 2:10-15
In bringing many sons to glory, it was befitting that He for whom and by whom the universe exists, should perfect the Pioneer of their salvation by suffering.
Hebrews 12:5-9
And have you forgotten the word of appeal that reasons with you as sons? ??My son, never make light of the Lord's discipline, never faint under his reproofs;
1 John 3:1
'Born of him!' Think what a love the Father has for us, in letting us be called 'children of God!' That is what we are. The world does not recognize us? That is simply because it did not recognize him.
Revelation 21:7
The conqueror shall obtain this, and I will be his God, and he shall be my son;