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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 Momma, Your getting closer. Your concept of all that we are and all that we can "do" or offer, is from Him in the first place. We are nothing without Him. Our very breath is given from Him. You write: "Be still, and know that I am God." From this point we begin to see that He does all the work; believers are but the instrument Again, don't take scripture out of context. This verse is not at all speaking of our work or what we do in service. It is speaking to the fear we may feel when all seems to be crubling around us. "be still and know that I am God". You might paraphrase it like this: Don't worry, I am your protector and able to deliver you. It is a contradiction to say "He does all the work; believers are but the instrument." We ARE His instruments, but called to DO His work. You seem to think that by acknowledging this you might be somehow saying that it is of your own accord. This is not the argument. We do His work as He has called us to do, and we do it only by the power and ability that He gives us. IT's not a contradiction. You actually make the point when you write "He serves THROUGH us" (emphasis added). Mark 16:15 15 He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. NIV Luke 4:8 8 Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.'" NIV 1 Cor 15:58 58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord , because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. NIV 1 Cor 16:10 10 If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord , just as I am. NIV Hope this helps, Jeff |