ADOPTION--What is implied in.

1.  Derivation of nature from God (John 1:13; James 1:18; 1 John 5:18).

2.  Being born again in the image of God, bearing His likeness (Romans 8:29; 2 Cor. 3:18; Col. 4:10; 2 Peter 1:4).

3.  Bearing His name (1 John 3:1; Rev. 2:17; 4:12).

4.  Being the objects of His peculiar love (John 17:23; Romans 5:5-8; Titus 3:4; 1 John 4:7-11).

5.  The indwelling of the Spirit of His Son (Galations 4:6); who gives an obedient spirit (1 Peter 1:14; 2 John 6), a spirit free from sense of guilt, legal bondage, fear of death (Romans 8:15; Romans 8:21; 2 Cor. 3:17; Galations 5:1; Hebrews 2:15; 1 John 5:14); a spirit elevated with a holy boldness and royal dignity (Hebrews 10:9, 22; 1 Peter 2:9; 4:14).

6.  Present protection, consolations, and abundant provisions (Ps. 125:2; Isa. 56:13; Luke 12:27-32; John 14:8; 1 Cor. 3:21-23; 2 Cor. 1:4).

7.  Present fatherly chastisements for our good, including both spiritual and temporal afflictions (Psalms 51:11-12; Hebrews 12:5-11).

8.  The certain inheritance of the riches of our Father's glory, as heirs with God, and joint-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17; James 2:5; 1 Peter 1:4; 3:1); including the exaltation of our bodies to fellowship with Him (Romans 8:23; Phil. 3:21).
                                                                                                                                        A. A. Hodge