Once more I say, the word used by St Paul does not imply…
““Once more I say, the word used by St Paul does not imply that God adopts children that are not his own, but rather that a second time he fathers his own; that a second time they are born—this time from above; that he will make himself tenfold, yea, infinitely their father: he will have them back into the very bosom whence they issued, issued that they might learn they could live nowhere else; he will have them one with himself. It was for the sake of this that, in his Son, he died for them.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
God adopts believers as his own children, granting them a new, divine birth and a deep, eternal relationship.
In simple terms: God makes believers his children.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your identity as God’s child.
Themes
faith
spiritual rebirth
divine relationship
eternity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community worship
- studying scripture
- sharing faith
Key Concepts
adoption
new birth
union with God
Questions to Reflect On
- What does being a child of God mean to you?
- How does this identity shape your daily life?
A Different Perspective
Human doubt can hinder acceptance of divine adoption.