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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: Are we presenting the gospel scripturaly |
Bible Note: Hi Justme, Paul said that he became all things to all people, and that he did so for the sake of the gospel. I suppose if I were speaking to a child I would have to present the gospel in a way that particlar child might understand it. I'd have to tell them about sin and that God hates sin; about Heaven and Hell, how we all sin and how Jesus provided us forgiveness. I would ask them if they believed what I had told them. If they truly believed the gospel, I would tell them that they had just recieved the greatest gift that ever was! I would then pray with them a prayer of thanksgiving, and seek means by which they should be nourished and grow in wisdom and truth. I would not want them to get the idea that their salvation was based on anything that they had done, but that even their faith was a miraculous gift from God. Great question Pastor! John |