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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: How do we receive Him? As Guest/Owner? |
Bible Note: Hello mommapbs, I like your comments. I also believe it is fine to disagree with me. I would ask you to consider though what the bible teaches about this subject. There are many who would teach that we have no part or responsibility regarding our relationship with Christ. This is contrary to the teaching of scripture. Having a "couple of verses" in mind is a good start, however, putting them into context and getting the truth as a result should be the goal. So, disagreeing with me is fine, I am sometimes wrong. But disagreeing with scripture is wrong. We don't take from it a couple of verses and declare a truth that, well, is not true. Your right, Jesus Christ is King, and has authority over all. This includes the damned. Read the first chapter of Ephesians. Who is Paul talking about in the first several verses. Who is he referring to as "predestined"? Pay attention to verse 13. Notice the prerequisite for those non-Jews being included with Paul and the "us" and "we" he had earlier spoke of in the chapter. Those who "heard the word of truth" and "believed". So, when I use the terminology of "making Jesus Lord" know that this is a long-standing language used in the church for hundreds of years to emphasise the individuals responsibility for believing in faith what they have heard from the word of God. No too that there are others who would preach "a different gospel". Beware of them. Jeff |