The Wonder of Adoption (2)

In studying the biblical truth of adoption we have seen that election is the eternal source of our adoption as the children of God. The wonder of "the adoption of sons" is first revealed in the fact that it is "predestinated," and the close relationship between election and adoption reveals the sovereignty of God's predestinating purpose. Even the earthly picture of adoption reflects the fact that it has its source in a sovereign choice. In studying the biblical truth of adoption we have seen...