c. AD 56 — Paul the Apostle “You have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’” Significance:  Adoption grants believers a new family identity and intimate access to God. c. AD 56 — Paul the Apostle “In love He predestined us for adoption to Himself as sons through Jesus Christ.” Significance:  Adoption is God’s loving, predetermined plan to make sinners His children. c. AD 90 — John the Apostle “See what kind of love the Father has given to us

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