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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, I did consider Romans and Luke before having responded to you. I guess I'm having trouble with understanding what you believe these passages to be teaching. Did you consider them in context; that is both within the immediate context and the wider teaching of scripture (including the verses I posted earlier)? What I'm taking from Romans 3 for example, is that Paul was quoting, rather he was making a statement taken from more than one passage in the OT. Two things must be considered. First, what in the OT was being referenced. Who was speaking in the OT, to whom, and what was the relevance of it (that is, the overall context)? second, who was Paul talking to in the NT? what was the message/point he was making? Once these questions are answered, the truth of what is taught will be clear. Then, of course, the next step in a general study would be to ask how does it all apply to me and christians today. Thanks for continuing to work this through with me. PS, sorry about the incomplete post earlier to this same post of yours. I was in my office and between patients and to my discredit, wasn't paying good enough attention. with love, Jeff |