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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 momapbs, Sorry, I haven't seen you on the forum before. I have to say that I was trying to be helpful when responding to your original posted and then withdrawn question. After the dialogue though, I'm suspicious as to why you asked the question the way you did. You see, if you hang areound here long enough, you will see many very intelligent people that tend to answer simple questions with a complicated, deep, and technical response. your post presented as one with very limited bible knowledge and as one with some "christian lingo". I was attempting to use your own language to help you understand the truth. I grew up in the church hearing the very same language. My first impulse was to call your language into question but I didn't feel one with such a basic understanding would benefit from that. But then you made a point to disagree with me for using your own language. My mistake. But while we’re back to it (the post) let me try to responsibly understand your position and point. You wrote: “First, Mark 10:45 "the Son of Man did not come to be served. but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many " which suggests to me that we are HIS guests, He serves us” My question is: He has come, and He has given His life, does He still serve you? Or is He your master and you serve Him? In the post I am responding to now you write: “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)” Very good, you are right. But having no excuse isn’t enough (Romans 1:18-20 for example) There is the “believing in faith”, which is each person’s choice and responsibility. As I pointed out, we are only capable of that faith in the first place because God Himself gives us the faith to believe. Also you write: “However, just because some terminology is "a long-standing language used in the church" does not necessarily make it "gospel." Very good again, your on track. I hope I clarified above that I was using your language, not my own. I was attempting to teach you vs. attack your presentation. One last thought to try and help out. You quoted Psalms 23:7 and used it (I believe) to relate to this discussion regarding what we believe and how it shapes us. Remember to always take scripture in context of what it is teaching. These verses are referring to one who is focused on self and not God. Hope this helps you, Jeff |