Concise Dictionary of Religion

Hexham, Irving . Concise Dictionary of Religion
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ADOPTION:

in Roman law adoption meant that the adopted person was regarded as completely and utterly the son or daughter of their adopted parents. This idea is taken over by the APOSTLE PAUL in the NEW TESTAMENT to refer to the CHRISTIAN'S relationship with GOD.