About God's possession:

"I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." � Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. � Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. � For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God's truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs � so that the Gentiles may glorify God for his mercy, as it is written: "Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to your name." � Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one. � in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. � And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, � who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession--to the praise of his glory. � His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. � Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. � For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;

Verse References In The Order Presented Above -- 2 Corinthians 6:18 ; 2 Corinthians 7:1 ; Romans 15:7 ; Romans 15:8 ; Romans 15:9 ; 2 Corinthians 7:2 ; Ephesians 1:12 ; Ephesians 1:13 ; Ephesians 1:14 ; 2 Peter 1:3 2 Peter 1:4 ; 2 Peter 1:5