Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q. 34
Larger Catechism Q. 74
Confession of Faith Chapter 12
Shorter Catechism
Q. 34. What is adoption?
A. Adoption is an act of God’s free grace [g], whereby we are received into the number, and have a right to all the privileges of the sons of God [h].
[g] 1 John 3:1 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.
[h] John 1:12 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.
Romans 8:17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ: if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Larger Catechism
Q. 74. What is adoption?
A. Adoption is an act of the free grace of God [t], in and for his only Son Jesus Christ [v], whereby all those that are justified are received into the number of his children [w], have his name put upon them [x], the Spirit of his Son given to them [y], are under his fatherly care and dispensations [z], admitted to all the liberties and privileges of the sons of God, made heirs of all the promises, and fellow-heirs with Christ in glory [a].
[t] 1 John 3:1 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.
[v] Ephesians 1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
Galatians 4:4-5 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, Ver.5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
[w] John 1:12 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:
[x] 2 Corinthians 6:18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
Revelation 3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
[y] Galatians 4:6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
[z] Psalm 103:13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Matthew 6:32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
[a] Hebrews 6:12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Romans 8:17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Westminster Confession of Faith
Chapter XII. Of Adoption
[a] Ephesians 1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will.
Galatians 4:4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, Ver.5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
[b] Romans 8:17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
John 1:12 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.
[c] Jeremiah 14:9 yet thou, O Lord, art in the midst of us, and we are called by thy name; leave us not.
2 Corinthians 6:18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
Revelation 3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
[d] Romans 8:15 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.
[e] Ephesians 3:12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
Romans 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
[f] Galatians 4:6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
[g] Psalm 103:13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.
[h] Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
[i] Matthew 6:30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Ver.32 For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
[k] Hebrews 12:6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
[l] Lamentations 3:31 For the Lord will not cast off for ever.
[m] Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
[n] Hebrews 6:12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
[o] 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, Ver.4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.
Hebrews 1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
End of Lesson, Day 48
For Further Study:
Francis R. Beattie's The Presbyterian Standards
The Benefits of Redemption: Adoption and Sanctification
James Fisher's Catechism on the Catechism
John Flavel's Exposition of the Assembly's Shorter Catechism
Matthew Henry's A Scripture Catechism in the Method of the Assembly's
Thomas Vincent's The Shorter Catechism Explained from Scripture
Thomas Watson's Body of Divinity
John Whitecross' The Shorter Catechism Illustrated
Chapter XII. Of Adoption - Commentary by Robert Shaw
Chapter 12: Of Adoption - Commentary by A.A. Hodge
"Foreword," Heirs with Christ: The Puritans on Adoption
Predestined for Adoption to the Praise of His Glory :: Desiring God Christian Resource Library
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