Adoption
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name (John 1:12).
Having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will (Ephesians 1:5).
Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! (1 John 3:1).
Adoption gives us the privilege of sons, regeneration, the nature of sons.
~ Stephen Charnock
The least degree of sincere sanctification, being an effect of regeneration, is a certain sign of adoption, and may minister a sure argument to him that has it, that he is the adopted child of God.
~ Thomas Gataker
Affliction is the badge of adoption.
~ Thomas Watson
A man adopts one for his son and heir that does not at all resemble him; but whosoever God adopts for His child is like Him; he not only bears His heavenly Father’s name, but His image.
~ Thomas Watson
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD 
Sorry I’m late in replying Sis, but yes, in CHRIST, there is neither male nor female, slave or free, Jew or Gentile! Belonging to Christ makes us ALL heirs with Christ in the Father’s Kingdom!! God Bless!
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I used to wonder why the Bible said believers were adopted as God’s sons but not daughters. Then I realized that in those days only sons got the inheritance. So, I guess I’m a son, too. 😏
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