Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
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Bible References
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John 1:12
But He gave all those who did welcome Him the opportunity of becoming children of God by believing in His name [i.e., as the Messiah].
Colossians 3:12
So, as God's elect [i.e., His people], holy and dearly loved [by Him], clothe yourselves with a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
1 John 3:1
Look at how much love the Father has shown to us [Christians], that we should be called His children! But, that is what we [really] are! The reason the people of the world do not know who we are is because they do not know who God [really] is.
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Luke 6:36
You people should be merciful just like your Father is merciful.
Galatians 3:26
For all of you are children of God through your faith in Christ Jesus [as God's only Son].
1 John 4:11
Loved ones, if God loved us that much, we should also love one another.