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{"content":[{"abbv":"wcf","body":"All those that are justified, God vouchsafeth, in and for his only Son Jesus Christ, to make partakers of the grace of adoption, by which they are taken into the number, and enjoy the liberties and privileges of the children of God, have his name put upon them, receive the Spirit of adoption, have access to the throne of grace with boldness, are enabled to cry, Abba, Father, are pitied, protected, provided for, and chastened by him, as by a father: yet never cast off, but sealed to the day of redemption; and inherit the promises, as heirs of everlasting salvation.","chapter":"12","citation":"WCF 12.1","long_citation":"Confession of Faith 12.1","name":"Confession of Faith","paragraph":"1","prooftexts":{},"section_title":"","title":"Chapter 12: Of Adoption","type":"confession"}],"content_with_prooftexts":[{"abbv":"wcf","body":"All those that are justified, God vouchsafeth, in and for his only Son Jesus Christ, to make partakers of the grace of adoption,<sup id='fnref:wcf1'><a href='#fn:wcf1' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>1</a></sup> by which they are taken into the number, and enjoy the liberties and privileges of the children of God,<sup id='fnref:wcf2'><a href='#fn:wcf2' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>2</a></sup> have his name put upon them,<sup id='fnref:wcf3'><a href='#fn:wcf3' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>3</a></sup> receive the Spirit of adoption,<sup id='fnref:wcf4'><a href='#fn:wcf4' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>4</a></sup> have access to the throne of grace with boldness,<sup id='fnref:wcf5'><a href='#fn:wcf5' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>5</a></sup> are enabled to cry, Abba, Father,<sup id='fnref:wcf6'><a href='#fn:wcf6' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>6</a></sup> are pitied,<sup id='fnref:wcf7'><a href='#fn:wcf7' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>7</a></sup> protected,<sup id='fnref:wcf8'><a href='#fn:wcf8' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>8</a></sup> provided for,<sup id='fnref:wcf9'><a href='#fn:wcf9' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>9</a></sup> and chastened by him, as by a father:<sup id='fnref:wcf10'><a href='#fn:wcf10' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>10</a></sup> yet never cast off,<sup id='fnref:wcf11'><a href='#fn:wcf11' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>11</a></sup> but sealed to the day of redemption;<sup id='fnref:wcf12'><a href='#fn:wcf12' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>12</a></sup> and inherit the promises,<sup id='fnref:wcf13'><a href='#fn:wcf13' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>13</a></sup> as heirs of everlasting salvation.<sup id='fnref:wcf14'><a href='#fn:wcf14' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>14</a></sup>","chapter":"12","citation":"WCF 12.1","long_citation":"Confession of Faith 12.1","name":"Confession of Faith","paragraph":"1","prooftexts":{"1":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Ephesians 1:5</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p49001005.01-1\">he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,</p>\n</div><h5>Galatians 4:4-5</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p48004004.01-2\">But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","2":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Romans 8:17</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p45008017.01-1\">and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.</p>\n</div><h5>John 1:12</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p43001012.01-2\">But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","3":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Jeremiah 14:9</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p24014009.01-1\">Why should you be like a man confused,<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>like a mighty warrior who cannot save?<br />\nYet you, O <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span>, are in the midst of us,<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and we are called by your name;<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>do not leave us.”</p>\n</div>\n</div><h5>2 Corinthians 6:18</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p47006018.01-2\">and I will be a father to you,<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and you shall be sons and daughters to me,<br />\nsays the Lord Almighty.”</p>\n</div>\n</div><h5>Revelation 3:12</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p66003012.01-3\"><span class=\"woc\">The one who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God. Never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name.</span> (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","4":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Romans 8:15</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p45008015.01-1\">For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","5":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Ephesians 3:12</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p49003012.01-1\">in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.</p>\n</div><h5>Romans 5:2</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p45005002.01-2\">Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","6":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Galatians 4:6</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p48004006.01-1\">And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","7":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Psalm 103:13</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19103013.01-1\">As a father shows compassion to his children,<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>so the <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> shows compassion to those who fear him. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>","8":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Proverbs 14:26</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p20014026.01-1\">In the fear of the <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> one has strong confidence,<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and his children will have a refuge. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>","9":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Matthew 6:30</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p40006030.01-1\"><span class=\"woc\">But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?</span></p>\n</div><h5>Matthew 6:32</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p40006032.01-2\"><span class=\"woc\">For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.</span></p>\n</div><h5>1 Peter 5:7</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p60005007.01-3\">casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","10":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Hebrews 12:6</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p58012006.01-1\">For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and chastises every son whom he receives.” (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>","11":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Lamentations 3:31</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p25003031.01-1\">For the Lord will not<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>cast off forever, (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>","12":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Ephesians 4:30</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p49004030.01-1\">And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","13":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Hebrews 6:12</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p58006012.01-1\">so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","14":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>1 Peter 1:3-4</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\">\n<p id=\"p60001003.07-1\">Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,</p>\n</div><h5>Hebrews 1:14</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p class=\"same-paragraph\" id=\"p58001014.01-2\">Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation? (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>"},"section_title":"","title":"Chapter 12: Of Adoption","type":"confession"}],"feed":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<title></title>\n\n</head>\n<body>\n<h5 class=\"mb-0 header\" style=\"display:block; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:18px\">Confession of Faith</h5>\n<h5 class=\"text-muted mb-1\" style=\"display:block; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:18px\">Chapter 12: Of Adoption</h5>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"display:block; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:16px\"><span class=\"q\">1.</span> All those that are justified, God vouchsafeth, in and for his only Son Jesus Christ, to make partakers of the grace of adoption,<sup id=\"fnref:wcf1\"><a href=\"#fn:wcf1\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">1</a></sup> by which they are taken into the number, and enjoy the liberties and privileges of the children of God,<sup id=\"fnref:wcf2\"><a href=\"#fn:wcf2\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">2</a></sup> have his name put upon them,<sup id=\"fnref:wcf3\"><a href=\"#fn:wcf3\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">3</a></sup> receive the Spirit of adoption,<sup id=\"fnref:wcf4\"><a href=\"#fn:wcf4\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">4</a></sup> have access to the throne of grace with boldness,<sup id=\"fnref:wcf5\"><a href=\"#fn:wcf5\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">5</a></sup> are enabled to cry, Abba, Father,<sup id=\"fnref:wcf6\"><a href=\"#fn:wcf6\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">6</a></sup> are pitied,<sup id=\"fnref:wcf7\"><a href=\"#fn:wcf7\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">7</a></sup> protected,<sup id=\"fnref:wcf8\"><a href=\"#fn:wcf8\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">8</a></sup> provided for,<sup id=\"fnref:wcf9\"><a href=\"#fn:wcf9\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">9</a></sup> and chastened by him, as by a father:<sup id=\"fnref:wcf10\"><a href=\"#fn:wcf10\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">10</a></sup> yet never cast off,<sup id=\"fnref:wcf11\"><a href=\"#fn:wcf11\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">11</a></sup> but sealed to the day of redemption;<sup id=\"fnref:wcf12\"><a href=\"#fn:wcf12\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">12</a></sup> and inherit the promises,<sup id=\"fnref:wcf13\"><a href=\"#fn:wcf13\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">13</a></sup> as heirs of everlasting salvation.<sup id=\"fnref:wcf14\"><a href=\"#fn:wcf14\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">14</a></sup></p>\n <div class=\"prooftexts\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">\n <ol class=\"disc\">\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:1\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Ephesians 1:5</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p49001005.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,</p>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Galatians 4:4-5</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p48004004.01-2\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:2\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Romans 8:17</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p45008017.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">and if children, then heirs\u2014heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.</p>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">John 1:12</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p43001012.01-2\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:3\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Jeremiah 14:9</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p24014009.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">Why should you be like a man confused,\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>like a mighty warrior who cannot save?\nYet you, O <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span>, are in the midst of us,\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and we are called by your name;\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>do not leave us.\u201d</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">2 Corinthians 6:18</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p47006018.01-2\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">and I will be a father to you,\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and you shall be sons and daughters to me,\nsays the Lord Almighty.\u201d</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Revelation 3:12</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p66003012.01-3\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\"><span class=\"woc\">The one who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God. Never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name.</span> (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:4\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Romans 8:15</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p45008015.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, \u201cAbba! Father!\u201d (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:5\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Ephesians 3:12</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p49003012.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.</p>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Romans 5:2</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p45005002.01-2\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:6\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Galatians 4:6</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p48004006.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, \u201cAbba! Father!\u201d (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:7\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Psalm 103:13</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19103013.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">As a father shows compassion to his children,\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>so the <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> shows compassion to those who fear him. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:8\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Proverbs 14:26</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p20014026.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">In the fear of the <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> one has strong confidence,\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and his children will have a refuge. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:9\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Matthew 6:30</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p40006030.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\"><span class=\"woc\">But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?</span></p>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Matthew 6:32</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p40006032.01-2\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\"><span class=\"woc\">For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.</span></p>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">1 Peter 5:7</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p60005007.01-3\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:10\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Hebrews 12:6</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p58012006.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and chastises every son whom he receives.\u201d (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:11\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Lamentations 3:31</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p25003031.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">For the Lord will not\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>cast off forever, (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:12\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Ephesians 4:30</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p49004030.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:13\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Hebrews 6:12</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p58006012.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:14\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">1 Peter 1:3-4</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p60001003.07-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,</p>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Hebrews 1:14</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"same-paragraph\" id=\"p58001014.01-2\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation? (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n </ol>\n </div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","title":"Of adoption, part 1"}