 John 1, 12 clearly shows that before we come to Christ, we are not God's children. 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. Yes, the faith of our fathers will change your life. 2 Corinthians 5, 17. Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature. All things are passed away. Behold, all things are become new. I think of a letter there from that young man in prison.