Adopted!

Welcome to the Family!

Congratulations! If you have recently put your trust in Jesus as you Savior, you have been adopted into the family of God. This is the most life-changing reality you will ever experience. You are no longer just who you were before—you are now a beloved child of God, part of His family, and invited into a lifelong journey of growing in faith.

The Privileges of Being in God’s Family

Being adopted into God’s family means you now enjoy incredible privileges, including:

  • Adopted by God – You are no longer an outsider. God has welcomed you in as His child (Ephesians 1:5).
  • Deeply Loved – God’s love for you is not based on what you do but on who He is (Romans 8:38-39).
  • Completely Forgiven – Every sin—past, present, and future—has been paid for by Jesus’ sacrifice (Colossians 2:13-14).
  • Invited to Draw Near to God – You have direct access to God through Jesus (Hebrews 4:16).
  • Given the Holy Spirit – God Himself dwells in you, helping you grow and live for Him (John 14:16-17).
  • Part of a Global Family – You now belong to the worldwide body of believers in Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-13).


The Responsibilities of Being in God’s Family

As a child of God, you are called to grow in your faith. Here are a few keyways to do this: 

Read the Bible – The Bible is God’s Word, guiding you in truth and wisdom. Start with the Gospel of John or one of Paul’s letters to learn more about Jesus and the Christian life. There are several good translations of the Bible. RW360 has found the English Standard Version of the Bible to be one of the easiest to read and understand. 

Pray Regularly – Prayer is simply talking to God. You can thank Him, ask for guidance, confess your struggles, and share your heart with Him. 

Find a Church That is True to Christ – There are many excellent churches in the world, but there are also some that have drifted away from a true and accurate teaching of the Bible’s core truths and instead teach principles that people like to hear. Therefore, it is important for you to find a church that is faithful to the traditional, core truths of the Bible (such as those included in RW360’s Statement of Faith) and offers genuine personal relationships that encourage believers to grow in faith and character. Here are some paths to explore.

    • Pastor Alistair Begg suggests finding a church where the Bible is faithfully taught, Christ is at the center, and love for one another is evident. Read more here: Alistair Begg on Finding a Church.
    • The 9Marks Church Finder is a helpful tool to locate biblically solid churches. You can explore it at 9Marks.org.
    • Other church networks that uphold biblical teaching include but are not limited to the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA), Christian & Missionary Alliance (CMA), and Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). The websites for these denominations typically include links to help you find churches in your community.

Build Christian Friendships – Surround yourself with believers who will encourage and challenge you in your walk with Christ. A key wisdom principle to follow is, “If you want to grow in faith and character, look for mature and respected Christians and spend as much time as you can with them.” Their character will rub off on you. 

Live Out Your Faith – Faith isn’t just about knowledge; it’s about transformation. Seek to obey God, love others, and grow in holiness. One way to start this process is to go through RW360’s free Transformed by the Gospel Bible Study. 

Grow in Christlikeness – Grow in your ability to live out the two greatest commandments Christ gave (Love God and Love Others), grow in your ability by practicing Relational Wisdom. One way to grow is to go through RW360’s online courses in Relational Wisdom and Relational Peacemaking.

You Are Not Alone

This journey is one of lifelong learning and growth, but the good news is that God walks with you every step of the way. Welcome to the family of God! Keep seeking Him, and He will faithfully guide you (Philippians 1:6). ~ Ken and Corlette Sande