Bible Verses About Adoption in Christ

"For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father."

"But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons."

"Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will."

"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name."

"The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ."

"Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not."

"For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus."

"That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed."

"And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty."

"Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God."

What does the Bible say about adoption in christ?

Adoption in Christ is one of the most beautiful doctrines in Scripture. Through faith in Jesus, believers are brought into God's family — not as servants, but as sons and daughters with full inheritance rights. Key King James Version passages include Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:4-5, Ephesians 1:5. This page collects 10 KJV verses about adoption in christ, each quoted in full.

What does adoption mean in the Bible?

Spiritual adoption refers to God bringing believers into His family through faith in Christ. It grants the full rights and privileges of being God's children, including an eternal inheritance.

How is adoption in Christ different from salvation?

Salvation rescues us from sin and death; adoption places us into God's family. They are closely related but adoption emphasizes relationship, identity, and belonging.