## Chapter 12 - Adoption

1. God has granted that all those who are justified would receive the grace of adoption, in and for the sake of his only Son Jesus Christ.<sup>1</sup> By this they are counted among the children of God and enjoy the freedom and privileges of that relationship.<sup>2</sup> They inherit his name,<sup>3</sup> receive the spirit of adoption,<sup>4</sup> have access to the throne of grace with boldness, and are enabled to cry “Abba, Father!”<sup>5</sup> They are given compassion,<sup>6</sup> protected,<sup>7</sup> provided for,<sup>8</sup> and chastened by him as a father.<sup>9</sup>  Yet they are never cast off<sup>10</sup> but are sealed for the day of redemption<sup>11</sup> and inherit the promises as heirs of everlasting salvation.<sup>12</sup>

<sup>1</sup>[Ephesians 1:5](/get-passage/Ephesians+1:5); [Galatians 4:4](/get-passage/Galatians+4:4-5)
<sup>2</sup>[John 1:12](/get-passage/John+1:12); [Romans 8:17](/get-passage/Romans+8:17)
<sup>3</sup>[2 Corinthians 6:18](/get-passage/2+Corinthians+6:18); [Revelation 3:12](/get-passage/Revelation+3:12)
<sup>4</sup>[Romans 8:15](/get-passage/Romans+8:15)
<sup>5</sup>[Galatians 4:6](/get-passage/Galatians+4:6); [Ephesians 2:18](/get-passage/Ephesians+2:18)
<sup>6</sup>[Psalms 103:13](/get-passage/Psalms+103:13)
<sup>7</sup>[Proverbs 14:26](/get-passage/Proverbs+14:26)
<sup>8</sup>[1 Peter 5:7](/get-passage/1+Peter+5:7)
<sup>9</sup>[Hebrews 12:6](/get-passage/Hebrews+12:6)
<sup>10</sup>[Isaiah 54:8-9](/get-passage/Isaiah+54:8-9); [Lamentations 3:31](/get-passage/Lamentations+3:31)
<sup>11</sup>[Ephesians 4:30](/get-passage/Ephesians+4:30)
<sup>12</sup>[Hebrews 1:14](/get-passage/Hebrews+1:14); [6:12](/get-passage/Hebrews+6:12)