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It is a term that is used to describe the relationship between God and believers, illustrating the transformation from being outside of God's family to becoming His children through faith in Jesus Christ. Biblical Foundation The Apostle Paul is the primary biblical author who expounds on the theme of adoption. In his epistles, he uses the term to convey the profound change in status that occurs when a person becomes a follower of Christ. In <a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Romans 8:15</a>, Paul writes, "For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, 'Abba! Father!'" . Here, the "Spirit of sonship" is synonymous with adoption, indicating a new relationship with God characterized by intimacy and belonging. Similarly, in <a href="/galatians/4-4.htm">Galatians 4:4-5</a>, Paul states, "But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons" . This passage highlights the redemptive work of Christ as the means by which believers are adopted into God's family. Spiritual Implications Adoption in the biblical sense is not merely a legal transaction but a transformative spiritual reality. It signifies a change in identity and status. Believers are no longer considered slaves to sin but are now children of God, with all the rights and privileges that come with being part of His family. This includes being heirs to the promises of God, as Paul notes in <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a>: "And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him" . Theological Significance Theologically, adoption underscores the grace and love of God. It is an act initiated by God, independent of human merit. <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4-5</a> emphasizes this divine initiative: "For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will" . This passage reveals that adoption is part of God's eternal plan, rooted in His love and sovereign will. Practical Application For believers, understanding their status as adopted children of God has practical implications for daily living. It provides assurance of God's love and acceptance, fostering a sense of security and identity. It also calls for a life that reflects the character of the Father, as children are expected to emulate their parent. In <a href="/ephesians/5.htm">Ephesians 5:1</a>, Paul exhorts, "Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children" . Furthermore, the concept of adoption encourages believers to embrace their spiritual family, the Church, and to live in unity and love with fellow believers. It also serves as a reminder of the mission to share the message of reconciliation and adoption with others, inviting them to become part of God's family through faith in Christ.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (imp. & p. p.) of Adopt.2. (a.) Taken by adoption; taken up as one's own; as, an adopted son, citizen, country, word.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5387.htm">5387. philostorgos -- tenderly loving</a> ... 5387 (" love, shown by ") is that special affection shared between members of -- people (divinely adopted) and serving the () ! ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5387.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2474.htm">2474. Israel -- Israel, the name of the Jewish people and their ...</a> ... Israel. Of Hebrew origin (Yisra'el); Israel (ie Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively) -- Israel. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2474.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4339.htm">4339. proselutos -- one who has arrived (at Judaism), a proselyte</a> ... loo-tos) Short Definition: a proselyte Definition: (lit: that has come to), a proselyte, that is a non-Jew, who has been circumcised and has adopted the Jews ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4339.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2388.htm">2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen</a> ... root Definition to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen NASB Word Usage adopted (2), applied (1), became (1), became mighty (1), became powerful (1), became ... /hebrew/2388.htm - 8k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_christ_as_man_is.htm">Whether Christ as Man is the Adopted Son of God?</a> ... OF ADOPTION AS BEFITTING TO CHRIST (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether Christ as man is the adopted Son of God? Objection 1: It would seem that ... //christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether christ as man is.htm<a href="/library/schaff/the_seven_ecumenical_councils/canon_vi_probably_adopted_at.htm">Probably Adopted at a Council Held in Constantinople the Next Year ...</a> ... Canon VI. Probably adopted at a Council held in Constantinople the next year? (Probably adopted at a Council held in Constantinople the next year, 382. ... /.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon vi probably adopted at.htm<a href="/library/schaff/the_seven_ecumenical_councils/canon_v_probably_adopted_at.htm">Probably Adopted at a Council Held in Constantinople the Next Year ...</a> ... Canon V. Probably adopted at a Council held in Constantinople the next year? (Probably adopted at a Council held in Constantinople the next year, 382. Vide. ... /.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon v probably adopted at.htm<a href="/library/unknown/the_clementine_homilies/chapter_xxi_justas_adopted_sons_associates.htm">Justa's Adopted Sons, Associates with Simon.</a> ... Homily II. Chapter XXI."Justa's Adopted Sons, Associates with Simon. "These men having fallen in with Zacch??us, who sojourned ... /.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xxi justas adopted sons associates.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_legal_relationship_is_contracted.htm">Whether Legal Relationship is Contracted Only Between the Adopting ...</a> ... OF LEGAL RELATIONSHIP, WHICH IS BY ADOPTION (THREE ARTICLES) Whether legal relationship is contracted only between the adopting father and the adopted child? ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether legal relationship is contracted.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_it_is_proper_to_4.htm">Whether it is Proper to the Rational Nature to be Adopted?</a> ... OF ADOPTION AS BEFITTING TO CHRIST (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether it is proper to the rational nature to be adopted? Objection 1: It would ... //christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether it is proper to 4.htm<a href="/library/bede/bedes_ecclesiastical_history_of_england/chap_xv_how_divers_churches.htm">How Divers Churches of the Scots, at the Instance of Adamnan ...</a> ... XV. How divers churches of the Scots, at the instance of Adamnan, adopted the Catholic Easter; and how the same wrote a book about the holy places. [703 AD]. ... /.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xv how divers churches.htm<a href="/library/various/life_and_works_of_rufinus_with_jeromes_apology_against_rufinus_/36_but_origen_also_you.htm">But Origen Also, You Will Tell Us, in Composing his Work Called ...</a> ... 36. But Origen also, you will tell us, in composing his work called the Hexapla, adopted the asterisks, taking them from the translation of Theodotion. ... /.../36 but origen also you.htm<a href="/library/felix/the_octavius_of_minucius_felix/chapter_xxi_argument_octavius_attests_the.htm">Argument: Octavius Attests the Fact that Men were Adopted as Gods ...</a> ... Chapter XXI."Argument: Octavius Attests the Fact that Men Were Adopted as Gods, by the Testimony of Euhemerus, Prodicus, Pers??us, and Alexander the Great ... /.../the octavius of minucius felix/chapter xxi argument octavius attests the.htm<a href="/library/methodius/the_banquet_of_the_ten_virgins_or_concerning_chastity/chapter_xiv_virginity_a_gift_of.htm">Virginity a Gift of God: the Purpose of Virginity not Rashly to be ...</a> ... Discourse III."Thaleia. Chapter XIV."Virginity a Gift of God: the Purpose of Virginity Not Rashly to Be Adopted by Any One. ... /.../chapter xiv virginity a gift of.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/adopted.htm">Adopted (10 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (imp. & pp) of Adopt. 2. (a.) Taken by adoption; taken up as one's own; as, an adopted son, citizen, country, word. ...Adopted (10 Occurrences). ... /a/adopted.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/n/nephishesim.htm">Nephishesim (1 Occurrence)</a> ... ne'-fish, ne-fi'-sim, ne-fish'-e-sim, ne-fusim (nephicim, nephucim): The former is the Kethibh (Hebrew: "written") form of the name adopted in the Revised ... /n/nephishesim.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/e/easter.htm">Easter (1 Occurrence)</a> ... The rule was finally adopted, in the 7th century, to celebrate Easter on the Sunday following the 14th day of the calendar moon which comes on, or after, the ... /e/easter.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/a/adoption.htm">Adoption (5 Occurrences)</a> ... (1.) Natural. Thus Pharaoh's daughter adopted Moses (Exodus 2:10), and Mordecai Esther (Esther 2:7). (2.) National. God adopted... /a/adoption.htm - 23k<a href="/topical/p/precious.htm">Precious (128 Occurrences)</a> ... As either method may have been adopted by the Septuagint translators, it follows that 'odhem and bareqeth, the first and last stones of the 1st row according ... /p/precious.htm - 71k<a href="/topical/s/stones.htm">Stones (244 Occurrences)</a> ... As either method may have been adopted by the Septuagint translators, it follows that 'odhem and bareqeth, the first and last stones of the 1st row according ... /s/stones.htm - 74k<a href="/topical/t/time.htm">Time (7245 Occurrences)</a> ... vernal equinox and was called after the month next preceding, we-'adhar, or the "second Adar." We do not know when this arrangement was first adopted, but it ... /t/time.htm - 21k<a href="/topical/z/zerubbabel.htm">Zerubbabel (25 Occurrences)</a> ... It is probable that Shealtiel had no children and adopted Zerubbabel; or that Zerubbabel was his levirate son; or that, Shealtiel being childless, Zerubbabel ... /z/zerubbabel.htm - 20k<a href="/topical/n/nephusim.htm">Nephusim (1 Occurrence)</a> ... ne'-fish, ne-fi'-sim, ne-fish'-e-sim, ne-fusim (nephicim, nephucim): The former is the Kethibh (Hebrew: "written") form of the name adopted in the Revised ... /n/nephusim.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/n/nephushesim.htm">Nephushesim (1 Occurrence)</a> ... ne-fush'-e-sim, ne-fish'-e-sim (nephushecim, nephishecim): The former is the Kethibh (Hebrew "written") form of the name adopted in the Revised Version ... /n/nephushesim.htm - 7k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-adoption.html">What does it mean that Christians are adopted by God? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/adoptionism.html">What is adoptionism? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/adoption.html">What does the Bible say about adoption? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/adopted.htm">Adopted: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Adopted (10 Occurrences)<a href="/acts/7-19.htm">Acts 7:19</a> He adopted a crafty policy towards our race, and oppressed our forefathers, making them cast out their infants so that they might not be permitted to live. (WEY)<a href="/acts/7-21.htm">Acts 7:21</a> At length he was cast out, but Pharaoh's daughter adopted him, and brought him up as her own son. (WEY RSV)<a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Acts 20:3</a> And having spent three months there, a treacherous plot against him having been set on foot by the Jews, as he was going to sail to Syria, the resolution was adopted of returning through Macedonia. (DBY)<a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Romans 8:15</a> You have not for the second time acquired the consciousness of being--a consciousness which fills you with terror. But you have acquired a deep inward conviction of having been adopted as sons--a conviction which prompts us to cry aloud, "Abba! our Father!" (WEY)<a href="/ephesians/1-5.htm">Ephesians 1:5</a> For He pre-destined us to be adopted by Himself as sons through Jesus Christ--such being His gracious will and pleasure-- (WEY NIV)<a href="/1_kings/9-9.htm">1 Kings 9:9</a> and they shall answer,'Because they forsook Yahweh their God, who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold of other gods, and worshiped them, and served them. Therefore Yahweh has brought all this evil on them.'" (See NAS)<a href="/2_chronicles/7-22.htm">2 Chronicles 7:22</a> They shall answer, Because they abandoned Yahweh, the God of their fathers, who brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshiped them, and served them: therefore has he brought all this evil on them. (See NAS)<a href="/esther/2-7.htm">Esther 2:7</a> He brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter; for she had neither father nor mother. The maiden was fair and beautiful; and when her father and mother were dead, Mordecai took her for his own daughter. (See RSV)<a href="/esther/2-15.htm">Esther 2:15</a> Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, came to go in to the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the king's eunuch, the keeper of the women, advised. Esther obtained favor in the sight of all those who looked at her. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/psalms/106-35.htm">Psalms 106:35</a> but mixed themselves with the nations, and learned their works. 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