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John Mark Comer Teachings
Exploring the Metaphor of Adoption in the Family of God
Jesus used the term 'Delfoy' in Greek to indicate that whoever does God's will is like a sibling. The New Testament frequently uses 'Delfoy' to emphasize the familial relationship among believers. The concept of family is significant in New Testament theology, as seen in the adoption to sonship metaphor explained by Apostle Paul. Through Jesus, believers are adopted into God's family, where God becomes the Father, Jesus the older brother, and fellow believers become siblings. Just like in adoption, accepting Jesus means joining a new family as emphasized in Ephesians.
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