What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 6:18? And: • Paul has just urged believers to “come out from among them and be separate” (2 Corinthians 6:17). • This little “And” shows that the promise in verse 18 is tightly linked to that call. Obedience and separation from idolatry open the door to deeper fellowship. • Cross references reinforce the pattern: when Israel left Egypt, God said, “I will walk among you” (Leviticus 26:12); when the church shuns darkness, “God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5–7). I will be a Father to you • God Himself pledges a personal, intimate relationship—not a distant oversight but Fatherhood. • The certainty rests on His initiative; He doesn’t say, “I might be” but “I will be.” • Adoption imagery runs through Scripture: – “You received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father’” (Romans 8:15–17). – “Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts” (Galatians 4:4–7). – “I am a father to Israel” (Jeremiah 31:9). • Practical takeaways: – Security—no believer is an orphan. – Access—just as children run to a caring dad, we come boldly (Hebrews 4:16). – Correction—the Father disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:5–11). and you will be My sons and daughters • God’s promise is relational and inclusive; both men and women share equal standing in Christ. • Identity: we are not merely followers; we belong to the family. John celebrates, “See what great love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God—and we are!” (1 John 3:1–2). • Privilege: heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17; Revelation 21:7). • Responsibility: family likeness matters—“be imitators of God, as beloved children” (Ephesians 5:1). • Mission: the Father sends His children into the world to reflect His character (Matthew 5:16). says the Lord Almighty • The title “Lord Almighty” (Gk. Pantokrator) underscores absolute power; the promise rests on omnipotence. • Unbreakable guarantee: “The LORD of Hosts has sworn: ‘Surely, as I have planned, so will it be’” (Isaiah 14:24). • Encouragement for weak believers: the One who commands angel armies pledges Fatherly care. • Stability amid trials: “The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress” (Psalm 46:7). summary God links the call to separate from spiritual compromise with a breathtaking promise: He Himself will be our Father, granting us full status as His sons and daughters, backed by His almighty authority. When we heed His voice, we step into the security, identity, privilege, and mission that belong to the family of God—confident that the Lord Almighty always keeps His word. |
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