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Adoption » A privilege of saints
but to as many as received him, and believed on him, he granted the privilege of being the sons of God.
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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.
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Children » Who are the children of God
Blessed are the pacific: for they shall be the children of God.
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he that overcomes, shall inherit these things: I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
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but as for you, love your enemies, do good, and lend without expecting any advantage from it: so shall your reward be great, in acting like the children of the most high: for he is kind to the most ungrateful wretches.
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nay, but, O man, who art thou, to raise a dust against heaven? shall the pitcher say to him that formed it, "why hast thou made me thus?" is not the potter the master of his own clay, of the same mass to make one vessel for use and ornament, and another for a meaner purpose? if the divine Being has patiently bore with those objects of his displeasure, that had been working out their own destruction, why may he not reveal himself to make them feel his vindictive power, read more.
and display his infinite goodness to such objects of mercy, as he had prepared for glory? to such as we, whom he has called, both from among the Jews, and from among the Gentiles. as he saith himself in Osee, "I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her, beloved, which was not beloved. and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, ye are not my people; there shall they be called, the children of the living God."
and display his infinite goodness to such objects of mercy, as he had prepared for glory? to such as we, whom he has called, both from among the Jews, and from among the Gentiles. as he saith himself in Osee, "I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her, beloved, which was not beloved. and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, ye are not my people; there shall they be called, the children of the living God."
for considering, as I pass'd along, the deitys, which you adore, I met with an altar that had this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. now that GOD whom you worship without knowing him, is the same that I denounce to you. the GOD who made the world and every thing therein, and is the Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples erected by men: he receives no service from their officiousness: he is self-sufficient: it is he that gives to all their life and breath and every thing they have. read more.
he he has deduced all mankind from one parent, to inhabit the surface of the whole earth, having pre-establish'd the appointed periods, and the boundarys of their dominions: by which they might enquire, and by due reflection investigate the supreme being, although he be not far from every one of us: for in him we live, are moved, and do exist: even as some of your own poets have said, WE ARE EVEN HIS OFFSPRING. since then we are the offspring of God, we should not imagine that the Deity bears any resemblance to the form which Gold, or Silver, or Stone has receiv'd from human art and industry.
he he has deduced all mankind from one parent, to inhabit the surface of the whole earth, having pre-establish'd the appointed periods, and the boundarys of their dominions: by which they might enquire, and by due reflection investigate the supreme being, although he be not far from every one of us: for in him we live, are moved, and do exist: even as some of your own poets have said, WE ARE EVEN HIS OFFSPRING. since then we are the offspring of God, we should not imagine that the Deity bears any resemblance to the form which Gold, or Silver, or Stone has receiv'd from human art and industry.
as many as are actuated by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God. for the spirit you have received is not servile to keep you still in fear; but it is the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, that is, father. the same spirit testifies to our spirit, that we are the children of God. read more.
and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; although we now suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.
and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; although we now suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.
Are you not become associates with infidels? but what affinity is there between virtue and vice? and what communication has light with darkness? what concord can Christ maintain with Belial? what concern has a believer with an infidel? and what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God has said, "I will dwell with, and walk among them; I will be their God, and they shall be my people. read more.
wherefore come out from among them, be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, I will be a father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty."
wherefore come out from among them, be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, I will be a father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty."
do every thing without murmuring and disputes: that you may be without reproach, the inoffensive spotless children of God in the midst of a depraved and perverse generation (among whom you should shine as stars in the world,
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. beloved, we are now the sons of God, tho' it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, that when this change shall be, his immediate presence will give us a divine resemblance.
God » Leader » Love of
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.
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then it was that God, who is rich in mercy, thro' his great love, wherewith he loved us, did raise us all, who were in that deadly state of sin, to life by Christ, for by grace ye are saved:
but herein hath God displayed his love towards us, in that Christ died for us, even while we were yet sinners.
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for the father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I had my mission from God.
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for God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have eternal life.
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by this was the love of God displayed towards us, in that God sent his only begotten son into the world, that we might live thro' him.
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and we have known, and are convinced that God hath loved us. God is love; and he that cultivates social affection, dwelleth in God, and God in him.
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Image » Figurative » Regenerated into
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;
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but as we lay aside the veil, the divine light gradually informs the mind, according as we attend to that spiritual sense, which points out the Lord.
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improv'd by knowledge into a resemblance of him, who made this change:
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after the image of God, in justice, sanctity, and truth.
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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. beloved, we are now the sons of God, tho' it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, that when this change shall be, his immediate presence will give us a divine resemblance. he that hath such an expectation should purify himself, even as he is pure.
Knowledge » Those that do not know the lord
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.
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they shall expel you out of the synagogues: yea, the time is coming, when it will be thought an agreeable sacrifice to God for any one to take away your lives. and thus will they treat you, because they have not known the father, nor me.
and that you, who are distress'd, should obtain your repose, together with us, when the Lord Jesus, with his angels, the ministers of his power, shall descend from heaven, in flaming fire, to take vengeance on those, who know not God, and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: the Lord shall punish them with everlasting destruction, when he shall appear in the glory of his power,
Knowledge » Who does not know God
he that has not social affection, does not know God; for God is love.
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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. beloved, we are now the sons of God, tho' it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, that when this change shall be, his immediate presence will give us a divine resemblance. he that hath such an expectation should purify himself, even as he is pure. read more.
he that is vitious, is lawless: for sin is the transgression of the law. and you know that he appear'd to abolish our sins; and that he was himself without sin. whosoever adheres to him, sinneth not: whosoever sinneth, hath not seen him, he does not know him.
he that is vitious, is lawless: for sin is the transgression of the law. and you know that he appear'd to abolish our sins; and that he was himself without sin. whosoever adheres to him, sinneth not: whosoever sinneth, hath not seen him, he does not know him.
Love » For Christ » Of God
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.
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then it was that God, who is rich in mercy, thro' his great love, wherewith he loved us, did raise us all, who were in that deadly state of sin, to life by Christ, for by grace ye are saved:
but herein hath God displayed his love towards us, in that Christ died for us, even while we were yet sinners.
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for the father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I had my mission from God.
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for God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have eternal life.
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by this was the love of God displayed towards us, in that God sent his only begotten son into the world, that we might live thro' him.
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and we have known, and are convinced that God hath loved us. God is love; and he that cultivates social affection, dwelleth in God, and God in him.
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God, Love Of » Exhibited in » Adoption
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.
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Purity » Who purifies their soul
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. beloved, we are now the sons of God, tho' it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, that when this change shall be, his immediate presence will give us a divine resemblance. he that hath such an expectation should purify himself, even as he is pure.
considering, that it was not by such perishable things as silver or gold, that you were releas'd from those vain rites and customs impos'd upon you by your fathers, but by the precious blood of Christ, who is the lamb without spot, and without blemish: who was destin'd before the creation of the world, tho' 'tis of late only that he has appear'd, upon your account: read more.
it is by him that you believe in God, who has raised him from the dead, and invested him with glory, that your faith and your hope might be in God. You that have purified your souls by the holy spirit, in obeying the gospel, which obliges you to an undisguised benevolence, let your hearts be mutually affected with the most disinterested ardour; since your regeneration is not owing to any corruptible principles, but to the unchangeable word of the immortal God.
it is by him that you believe in God, who has raised him from the dead, and invested him with glory, that your faith and your hope might be in God. You that have purified your souls by the holy spirit, in obeying the gospel, which obliges you to an undisguised benevolence, let your hearts be mutually affected with the most disinterested ardour; since your regeneration is not owing to any corruptible principles, but to the unchangeable word of the immortal God.
Seeing » Who shall see God
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
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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. beloved, we are now the sons of God, tho' it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, that when this change shall be, his immediate presence will give us a divine resemblance.
There shall be nothing obnoxious to a curse: but the throne of God and of the lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him. they shall see his face; and his name shall be. in their foreheads.
Seeing » Who has not seen the lord
my beloved, don't imitate vice, but virtue. he that does good, is a child of God: he that does evil, is not acquainted with God.
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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. beloved, we are now the sons of God, tho' it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, that when this change shall be, his immediate presence will give us a divine resemblance. he that hath such an expectation should purify himself, even as he is pure. read more.
he that is vitious, is lawless: for sin is the transgression of the law. and you know that he appear'd to abolish our sins; and that he was himself without sin. whosoever adheres to him, sinneth not: whosoever sinneth, hath not seen him, he does not know him.
he that is vitious, is lawless: for sin is the transgression of the law. and you know that he appear'd to abolish our sins; and that he was himself without sin. whosoever adheres to him, sinneth not: whosoever sinneth, hath not seen him, he does not know him.
Sin » Who does not sin
we know that a true christian will not commit such a sin, for he that is the child of God keeps upon his guard, so that the wicked spirit does not approach him.
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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. beloved, we are now the sons of God, tho' it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, that when this change shall be, his immediate presence will give us a divine resemblance. he that hath such an expectation should purify himself, even as he is pure. read more.
he that is vitious, is lawless: for sin is the transgression of the law. and you know that he appear'd to abolish our sins; and that he was himself without sin. whosoever adheres to him, sinneth not: whosoever sinneth, hath not seen him, he does not know him.
he that is vitious, is lawless: for sin is the transgression of the law. and you know that he appear'd to abolish our sins; and that he was himself without sin. whosoever adheres to him, sinneth not: whosoever sinneth, hath not seen him, he does not know him.
Sons » Of God
so that thou art no longer a bond servant, but a son: and if a son, then an heir of God thro' Christ.
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that you may be without reproach, the inoffensive spotless children of God in the midst of a depraved and perverse generation (among whom you should shine as stars in the world,
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but to as many as received him, and believed on him, he granted the privilege of being the sons of God.
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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.
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I will be a father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty."
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as many as are actuated by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
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Spiritual » Examples of love for Christ » Of God
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.
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then it was that God, who is rich in mercy, thro' his great love, wherewith he loved us, did raise us all, who were in that deadly state of sin, to life by Christ, for by grace ye are saved:
but herein hath God displayed his love towards us, in that Christ died for us, even while we were yet sinners.
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for the father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I had my mission from God.
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for God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have eternal life.
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by this was the love of God displayed towards us, in that God sent his only begotten son into the world, that we might live thro' him.
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and we have known, and are convinced that God hath loved us. God is love; and he that cultivates social affection, dwelleth in God, and God in him.
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Titles and names of saints » Sons of God
that you may be without reproach, the inoffensive spotless children of God in the midst of a depraved and perverse generation (among whom you should shine as stars in the world,
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but to as many as received him, and believed on him, he granted the privilege of being the sons of God.
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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. beloved, we are now the sons of God, tho' it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, that when this change shall be, his immediate presence will give us a divine resemblance.