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bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God,-"(Rom. 8: 16)—”—and not for the nation only, but to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad. " (Jn. 11: 52). "For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the first-born among many brethren. " (Rom. 8:29). "Do you not know that you are. God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?" (Cor. i. 3:16). "And I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord. Almighty. " (Cor. ii. 6:18). ". . . and in the place where it was said to them, "You are not my people," it shall be said to them, "Sons of the living. God. " (Hos. 1: 10). ". . . for I am a father to Israeland E'phraim is my first-born. " (Jer. 31:9). . From these passages it is as clear as day that in the Bible 'Son of God' signifies love and affection. . Undoubtedly, Jesus (peace of God be upon him) was God's beloved prophet. . Chr. The Old. Testament also makes it clearly recognizable that Jesus' status is that of God and Lord. . M. That is misconstrued. Consult the commentary on Matthew published by the Nile Publishing. House, Cairo, p. 178: (Translation). Neither did the Messiah let it on who he was, nor was the Old Testament frank in revealing his godhood. . Chr. It is recorded in the book: "Therefore the. Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, a young woman shall conceive and bear a son, 23