God has granted, that in Christ, his only son, and for his sake, all those who are justified shall be made partakers of the grace of adoption, by which they are taken into the number of the children of God and enjoy their liberties and privileges. They have his name put upon them, and receive the spirit of adoption. They have access to the throne of grace with boldness, and are enabled to cry, “Abba, Father!” They are pitied, protected, provided for, and chastened by him as by a father, yet they are never cast off, but are sealed to the day of redemption, when they inherit the promises as heirs of everlasting salvation.