Adoption
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July 20, 2007
From that moment forward, Ben Hur is known by the name of Quintus Arias. From that moment on, he wears a ring given to him by his new father. From that moment on, he is a citizen ofRome . Quintus Arias’ adoption of Judah Ben Hur illustrates the cultural background behind the familiar image which the Apostle Paul applies to the spiritual status of believers as God’s adopted children.
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Brian Hedges is Senior Pastor of Fulkerson Park Baptist Church in Niles, MI.