Re: Alternative understanding-draw near as a member of God's family.

Be a predestined SON of God, no longer be a servant…

Rom 8:23
and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

Gal 4:5
to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.

Rom 8:29
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the first-born among many brethren.


A big incentive to let yourself be adopted is that Jesus will be able to save you…

Heb 7:19
(for the law made nothing perfect); on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.

Heb 7:25
Consequently he is able for all time to save those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

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