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How does the Apostle Paul utilize the concept of 'adoption' in his letters, particularly in Romans 8:15 and Galatians 4:5, and what does this reveal about the believer's relationship with God in the New Covenant?
A
Paul uses 'adoption' primarily as a legal term to emphasize the believer's obligation to obey God's laws.
B
Paul employs 'adoption' metaphorically to highlight the believer's new status as a child of God, emphasizing intimacy, inheritance, and a transformed identity, moving beyond mere servitude to familial belonging.
C
Paul refers to 'adoption' to suggest that believers are only temporarily considered children of God until they prove their worthiness through good works.
D
Paul uses 'adoption' to illustrate that believers are spiritually related to Abraham, thus inheriting the promises made to him.
Reference: Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:5