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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 Mark, You wrote..."I perceived you asked a question to which you have a strong opinion of the answer, which a lot of us have wrong, and though you've asked, you actually wish to correct us..." Mark, how would I know that to be true prior to asking? And even if I had suspected a number of folk would disagree, what would be wrong with discussing our differences? ..."A cherished tradition"?? Cherished by whom?"... Cherished by those who include inviting Christ to save them. Probably the vast majority of denominations in America! With all due respect Mark, our theology MUST stand the test of Scripture. Scripture informs our theology and not visa-versa. All that is neccesary is for us to keep an open mind to the influence and illumination of the Spirit. I was indeed heartened to learn..." If you had asked me, I would tell you that I am acting in the interest of finding the heart of this matter." My agenda is plain and simple...it is to gloriy God and Him alone. I happen to think that "inviting Christ to come into one's heart" leads sinners to a flawed view of salvation. It seems a small thing, but it is the little foxes that kill the vine. Their is adifference between what carnal me desire and what spiritual men desire. Those who have been born again desire the riches that accompany a relationship with Christ. Those who dead in their sins desire what Trump's billions can bring them. The Gospel demands that men turn from the world; that they repent and take up their crasses and follow the Saviour. Only those who have seen the poverty of their own souls and realize that they truly deserve eternal damnation, will turn from their wicked ways and FLEE to Christ and implore Him to save them! 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, They recieve Christ because their blind eyes and deaf ears had been healed through the ministry of the Spirit. John 3:2,3 this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him." Jesus answered and said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God." John |