The change of relation is represented by justification-the change of nature by regeneration.
Justification effects only a change of relations.
Regeneration and sanctification effect only inherent moral and spiritual states of soul. Adoption includes both. As set forth in Scripture, it embraces in one complex view the newly-regenerated creature in the new relations into which he is introduced by justification. This divine sonship, into which the believer is introduced by adoption, includes the following principal elements and advantages- 1. The bearing his name.