Adopted as Sons, Not Orphans: The Forgotten Truth About Huiothesia in the Bible
Many Christians today understand “adoption” in the Bible through a modern lens—rescuing orphans and welcoming them into a family. While beautiful in today’s context, that interpretation doesn’t fully capture the biblical meaning of the word adoption as used by the Apostle Paul. The New Testament introduces a powerful term: Huiothesia—a Greek word that means “placing as a son”. This forgotten …

