Sons and Daughters of God 2 Corinthians 6:18

Paul the apostle, sharing concerning “unbelievers”, told the church members in Corinth to, “come out from among them, and be you separate, says the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing”, and he reminded them how God said, “and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,...”. In chapter six and verse eighteen of Second Corinthians, Paul continued to share the benefits with the church members as he wrote, “And will be a Father unto you, and you shall be my sons and daughters” where we read:

And will be a Father unto you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.

The verse begins, “And will be a Father unto you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, ...” Paul began with the words, “and will be” which means “and God will be” “a Father” or “generator or male ancestor”, “unto you” which means “toward the church members”, “and you shall be” or “and the church members will be” “my sons” which means “God's male offspring” “and daughters” or “and female offspring”. Paul shared how God promised to make the church members children in His family.

The verse continues, “...says the Lord Almighty.” Paul continued with the word, “says” which means “utters, proclaims and declares” “the Lord” or “he to whom a person or thing belongs, about which he has power of deciding; master and the title given to God the Messiah” “Almighty” which means “omnipotent One, ruler of all and he who holds sway over all things”. Paul shared the Lord's words concerning his instruction.

When we meditate upon these words of Paul, we see God's promise to those who “separate” themselves from “unbelievers” in the world. Not only will God “receive” them, but He will also make them His “sons and daughters”. This is made possible by Jesus Christ, and it is available for everyone who will believe and trust in Him as “Savior and Lord”. John the apostle shared a similar idea in the gospel of John, chapter one and verse twelve, “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”.

Next time we begin a new chapter as Paul exhorts the church members to, “let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then,

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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