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Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah
5having foreordained us unto adoption as sons through Jesus Christ unto himself, (ASV)
5Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself (KJV)
The error is not in the use of the term "adoption" but rather "adoption of children" rather than "adoption as sons". This contrast is precisely what we are saying. Adoption as sons doesn't mean "born again" or becoming a child of God, rather it refers to God assigning us as His heir.
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That is correct and also my understanding.
"adoption of children" - most likely to be misinterpreted
"adoption as sons" - better , two main changes - the word "as" and the word "sons" instead of "children". "Adoption as children" could also be misconstrued, so the word "sonship" might be better..
Admittedly the word "sonship" can also be misinterpreted because sonship has both the generative and the adoptive aspects.