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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: Greetings Jeff - if you have read any of my other posts on this Forum, you would know that I do not subscribe to the notion that "we have no part or responsibility regarding our relationship with Christ." God has given us everything we need for life and Godliness -He has given us the capacity to believe and an awareness of Himself for us to choose to believe in - therefore no one has an excuse (Romans 1) As a man thinks in himself, so is he."(Prov 23:7) What we really believe shapes not only our actions but who we are. However, just because some terminology is "a long-standing language used in the church" does not necessarily make it "gospel." Imo, we must be very careful to examine the Scriptures first (as you have advocated) to see if what we have "believed" is really what God's word tells us is true. mommapbs |