Created by God vs. Son of God: Do You Know the Difference?

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Many people assume that simply being born as a human being makes them a child of God. However, the Bible makes a vital distinction between being a creation of God and being a Son of God (John 1:12-13). The Word of God clearly teaches that mankind’s natural state was one of separation from God—not physical distance, but spiritual alienation caused by sin (Isaiah 59:2; Ephesians 4:18). Yet God, in His love and wisdom, provided a perfect solution through His Son, Jesus Christ (Romans 5:8). Through Christ’s accomplished work, those who were once merely alienated creations can now be reconciled and born again as true sons of God (2 Corinthians 5:18; 1 Peter 1:23).

Once Alienated from God

Prior to the work of Jesus Christ, humanity stood in a state of estrangement from God. The apostle Paul addresses this reality directly:

“And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works…” (Colossians 1:21, KJV)

Alienation was a condition of the mind and heart, expressed through works that were contrary to God’s will. Likewise, Gentiles were described as being completely outside God’s covenantal blessings:

“That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world” (Ephesians 2:12, KJV).

To be “without God” meant lacking relationship, life, and promise. Humanity could not restore itself to God through law, ritual, or human effort.

Reconciled by the Man Christ Jesus

God’s solution was not philosophical or symbolic—it was accomplished through a man, Jesus Christ, whom God ordained and sent. Scripture teaches that reconciliation was achieved through Christ’s obedient sacrifice:

“…yet now hath he reconciled In the body of his flesh through death…” (Colossians 1:21–22, KJV)

Reconciliation is God’s work, not man’s. When Jesus Christ gave his life, the barrier between God and mankind was removed. Those who were enemies were made at peace with God:

“For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son…” (Romans 5:10, KJV)

This reconciliation restores fellowship with the one true God, the Father, and makes relationship possible once again.

Brought Near and Made Members of God’s Household

Through Christ’s redemptive work, believers are no longer outsiders:

“But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ” (Ephesians 2:13, KJV).

Paul continues by declaring the believer’s new standing:

“Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God” (Ephesians 2:19, KJV).

This household language reflects belonging and access, not distance or fear. God’s desire was not merely to forgive but to restore relationship.

Sons of God by the New Birth

One of the central truths taught in Scripture—and emphasized in Dr. Wierwille’s biblical research—is that believers are not merely adopted in a legal sense but are literally born again as sons of God by receiving Holy Spirit.

“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name” (John 1:12, KJV).

This new birth is spiritual in nature. God places His gift of holy spirit within the believer, creating a new identity:

“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God” (Romans 8:16, KJV).

Believers no longer live under fear or bondage:

“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father” (Romans 8:15, KJV).

In biblical usage, this “adoption” reflects placement as mature sons—those with full standing and inheritance—rather than Trinitarian concepts of deity. Paul states this plainly:

“Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ” (Galatians 4:7, KJV).

Conclusion

The Word of God reveals a powerful truth: those who were once alienated and without God have been fully reconciled through the accomplished work of Jesus Christ. By believing on him, individuals are born again, receive holy spirit, and become sons of God—members of His household with full access and inheritance.

This is not tradition, philosophy, or theology built on creeds. It is the instruction manual for life. God’s plan was not merely to restore fellowship but to create sons—people who can walk in newness of life and manifest God’s power and love in the world. We don't just talk about God; we teach you how to operate the power He gave you.