Members RSS Robot Posted December 11, 2018 Members Share Posted December 11, 2018 “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.” (1 John 3:1) When John says ... More...View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members heartstrings Posted December 12, 2018 Members Share Posted December 12, 2018 "We are chosen (Ephesians 1:4), selected out of many who will not be so favored (Matthew 22:14)" No, as Christ the "Son" was "chosen" or "elect" to do a certain task, we are chosen to be "sons" in His image. That is, we are to be obedient to the Father, to love others, even our enemies, and to exclude no one. God is not exclusive in His "favor"; He offers it to all. That is what "sonship" is about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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