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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 34

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 34

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What is Adoption?

Adoption is an act of Gods Free-grace, whereby, we are received into the number, and have right to all the priviledges of the Sons of God.

1. Adoption is an Act of Gods Free-grace.a*

2. By Adoption we are received into the number of the Sons of God.b†

3. By Adoption, we have right to all the Priviledges of the Sons of God.c‡

Notes

  1. *1 Joh. 3.1. Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of God!
  2. †Joh. 1.12. As many, as received him, to them gave he power, to become the Sons of God, even to them, that believe on his Name.
  3. ‡Rom. 8.17. If children, then heirs, heirs of God, and joynt-heirs with Christ.

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. a1 John 3:1
  2. bJohn 1:12
  3. cRomans 8:17

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