Adoption
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Adoption, [N] [T] [B] [E]
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[B] indicates this entry was also found in Baker's Evangelical Dictionary
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Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Adoption,'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary".. 1901.
an expression used by St. Paul in reference to the present and prospective privileges of Christians. ( Romans 8:15 Romans 8:23 ; Galatians 4:5 ; Ephesians 1:5 ) He probably alludes to the Roman custom by which a person not having children of his own might adopt as his son one born of other parents. The relationship was to all intents and purposes the same as existed between a natural father and son. The term is used figuratively to show the close relationship to God of the Christian. ( Galatians 4:4 Galatians 4:5 ; Romans 8:14-17 ) He is received into Gods family from the world, and becomes a child and heir of God.
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[T] indicates this entry was also found in Torrey's Topical Textbook
[B] indicates this entry was also found in Baker's Evangelical Dictionary
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Adoption,'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary".