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105. What does redemption procure for us? 

The adoption of sons (Galatians 4:5), 

106 Whom shall we thank for this adoption? 

“Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us that we should be called the sons of God” (1 

John 3:1). 

107. What is the condition upon which people are adopted? 

“As many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on 

his name” (John 1:12). “Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate . . . and ye shall be my 

sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty” 2 Corinthians 6:17, 18). 

108. Are we adopted because of our own merits? 

It is alone through the grace of God that we can claim this honor (Ephesians l:5-7). 

109. What takes place in adoption? 

“Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth” (Hebrews 12:6). (See 

also Romans 7:24. 

110. What is the test of sonship? 

“If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons” (Hebrews 12:7). 

111. What of those who claim to have attained such a high state that they are without chastisement? 

“If ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons” (Hebrews 12:8) 

112. What is the result of chastisement? 

“It yieldeth the peaceable fruits of righteousness to them which are exercised thereby” (Hebrews 12:11). 

113. What does adoption mean for God’s children? 

Freedom (Romans 8:15). Eternal inheritance (Romans 8:17).