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NASB | John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 1:12 But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name-- [Is 56:5] |
Subject: Question for Church of Christ. |
Bible Note: Keith: Here we go again, trying to justify ourselves through our obedience and not by God's grace alone. Of course we are to obey God. Of course we are to be baptized. These constitute our actions as regenerated believers but do not make us regenerated believers. --Hank |