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To all who believe and submit to its demands, the promises of the gospel include forgiveness of sins, new life in Jesus Christ and adoption into the family of God.

Forgiveness of sins

The sin of God’s people is imputed to God’s Son Jn 1:29 See also Isa 53:4-6; Lk 24:46-47; Ac 5:30-32; Ac 13:38; Tit 2:13-14; Heb 9:28; 1Pe 2:24

The righteousness of God’s Son is imputed to God’s people Ro 1:16-17 See also Ro 3:21-26; Ro 9:30; Php 3:7-9

Peace with God

Ro 5:1-2 See also Jn 14:27; Ro 8:1-4,31-35

New birth

1Pe 1:23-25 See also Jn 1:12-13; Jn 3:5-8; Jas 1:18

Eternal life

Jn 3:14-16 See also Jn 1:4; Jn 6:68-69; Jn 10:10; Jn 20:31; 1Jn 1:1-2; 1Jn 5:12

The gift of the Holy Spirit

Ac 2:38 See also Joel 2:28-32; Jn 7:37-39; Ac 8:14-17; Ac 19:1-7

Adoption into God’s family

Ro 8:12-17 See also Jn 1:12-13; Gal 3:26; Gal 4:4-6; Eph 1:5

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