Romans 9:8

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In other words, God’s children aren’t all those who are physically descended from Abraham. Rather, they’re the children God promised to him. Those are the ones who are considered to be Abraham’s children.

Cross References

John 1:13

not children born to human parents, or because of human choice or a husband’s wishes, but born of God.

Romans 8:14

All who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.

Matthew 3:9

Don’t think you’re safe just because you can say, ‘We come from Abraham.’ I tell you, God can raise up children for Abraham even from these stones.

Romans 8:16

The Spirit himself joins with our spirits to assure us that we are God’s children.

Romans 8:19

Everything God created is looking forward to the time when his children will appear in their full and final glory.

Hebrews 11:11

By faith Sarah was able to become a mother even when she was too old to have children. God had promised this would happen, and Sarah believed that he was faithful.