Romans 9:8-13 ESV
8 This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring. 9 For this is what the promise said: “About this time next year I will return, and Sarah shall have a son. ” 10 And not only so, but also when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our forefather Isaac, 11 though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad—in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of him who calls— 12 she was told, “The older will serve the younger. ” 13 As it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated. ”
Who are the children of God but those who believe God? God has elected to establish His family this way, by choice rather than circumstance.
God gave His only Son for all so this could happen. His voice goes out to all. The Word has gone forth.
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