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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 John, I agree with you 100 percent, faith is a gift from God: Eph 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, This is clearly stated in Scripture. Now, does Scripture tell us that only the regenerate can be given faith? Let me ask you a different question. Were Old Testament Saints "born-again"? Did the Holy Spirit indwell, and create a new creation, in the saints during the Old Testament times? I would answer this No. Would you answer yes? Romans 4:3 For what does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness." Unless Abraham was regenerated, born from above, before that time Paul writes of, he believed God, to the degree that it was reckoned to him as righteousness, without the benefit of regeneration. Still a gift from God, but a different gift than rebirth. What do you think? Love in Christ, Mark |