Today, we will discuss the beautiful aspects of belonging to God’s family from the Word of God. Being part of God’s family is a blessing to us that helps us go beyond our earthly relationships.
It is a gift to us by which we are united with the Father in heaven, who cares for us. By trusting Jesus, we become children of God and are included in God’s family through His grace and love. With the addition of this new family, we get a new feeling that makes us spiritually stronger.
When we become members of God’s family, we must live a life in which the heavenly Father is glorified. May we show love to every member of that new family by loving and forgiving each other. Other family members should stand by and be encouraged to persevere in the faith.
Blessings come into our lives when we are included in God’s family. We can feel that our faith in God’s protection and that He is keeping us grows further. In this new family, we have the opportunity to make friends with many believers, where we care for each other.
We have certain duties to do, such as connecting others with this family. Just as we rejoice in being part of this new family, we also need to be responsible for connecting those who are suffering and leading them to everlasting life.
Let’s look at the following Bible Verses About Belonging To The Family Of God.
What Does It Mean to Be Part of God’s Family?
“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God”
— Romans 8:16
“For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus”
— Galatians 3:26
“Now therefore ye are no more strangers foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, of the household of God”
— Ephesians 2:19
“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”
— 1 John 3:1
“Will be a Father unto you, ye shall be my sons daughters, saith the Lord Almighty”
— 2 Corinthians 6:18
“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”
— John 1:12
“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God”
— Romans 8:14
“Because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father”
— Galatians 4:6
“For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, sister, mother”
— Matthew 12:50
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is”
— 1 John 3:2
Key Scripture Passages on Adoption into God’s Family
“Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will”
— Ephesians 1:5
“To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons”
— Galatians 4:5
“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”
— Romans 8:15
“Not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body”
— Romans 8:23
“For both he that sanctifieth they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren”
— Hebrews 2:11
“I in them, thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; that the world may know that thou hast sent me, hast loved them, as thou hast loved me”
— John 17:23
How to Live as a Member of God’s Family
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering”
— Colossians 3:12
“Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you”
— Ephesians 4:32
“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith”
— Galatians 6:10
“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God”
— 1 Peter 4:10
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another”
— Romans 12:10
“Wherefore comfort yourselves together, edify one another, even as also ye do”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Let us consider one another to provoke unto love to good works”
— Hebrews 10:24
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves”
— Philippians 2:3
“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; every one that loveth is born of God, knoweth God”
— 1 John 4:7
“Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God”
— Romans 15:7
The Benefits of Belonging to God’s Family
“If children, then heirs; heirs of God, joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together”
— Romans 8:17
“That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, of the same body, partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel”
— Ephesians 3:6
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light”
— 1 Peter 2:9
“Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; if a son, then an heir of God through Christ”
— Galatians 4:7
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus”
— Philippians 4:19
“Who hath also sealed us, given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts”
— 2 Corinthians 1:22
“To an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you”
— 1 Peter 1:4
“The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints”
— Ephesians 1:18
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee”
— Hebrews 13:5
Overcoming Challenges as Part of God’s Family
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations”
— James 1:2
“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”
— Romans 8:28
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”
— Philippians 4:13
“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair”
— 2 Corinthians 4:8
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you”
— 1 Peter 5:7
“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)”
— Hebrews 10:23
“Bear ye one another’s burdens, so fulfil the law of Christ”
— Galatians 6:2
“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us”
— Romans 8:37
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, of love, of a sound mind”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“God is our refuge strength, a very present help in trouble”
— Psalm 46:1