Adoption and Justification
Dr. Guyse. John 1:12-14 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:… Justification is the act of God as a Judge, adoption as a Father. By the former we are discharged from condemnation, and accepted as righteous; by the latter, we are made the children of God and joint-heirs with Christ. By the one, we are taken into God's favour; by the other, into His family. Adoption may be looked upon as an appendage to justification, for it is by our being justified that we come to a right to all the honours and privileges of adoption. (Dr. Guyse.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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: WEB: But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God's children, to those who believe in his name: