SONS

Joh 1:12 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:
(KJV)

Ro 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
(KJV)
Ro 8:16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
(KJV)


John uses the word teknon; Paul uses the word huios and teknon.

Vines Dictionary has this to say; Notes: (1) For the synonyms teknon and teknion see under CHILD. The difference between believers as "children of God" and as "sons of God" is brought out in Rom 8:14-21. The Spirit bears witness with their spirit that they are "children of God," and, as such, they are His heirs and joint-heirs with Christ. This stresses the fact of their spiritual birth . On the other hand, "as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God," i. e., "these and no other." Their conduct gives evidence of the dignity of their relationship and their likeness to His character.

When we are born again we start out as or become teknon sons or children of God and grow into huios sons of God who are led by the Spirit of God. Jesus is our example as He was led so we can be led. It goes without saying that it is our responsibility to follow, but as we do we will become more like Him.

Php 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
(KJV)

Php 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform* it until the day of Jesus Christ: (*or complete)
(KJV)

Pray with me:
Father God. Thank you for your mercy and for allowing me to be your child. Thank you for your grace at work in me today to make me like you. Give me the grace today to yield to you in every way. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

God is not going to give up on you so don’t give up on yourself. Jesus really does LOVE YOU!

SELAH