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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: Mark, You asked..."But what about Ezekiel 18, where the people's spiritual status was gained or lost based on their adherence to the Law? This was the fundamental weakness of the Old Covenant, while the New Covenant brought spiritual creation that could not die..." The only thing that the Law accomplished (besides instruction on what God expected from His people) was condemnation. No man (except Jesus)ever kept God's Law. The institution of animal sacrifce etc. was God's grace which He provided for His own people. No person has ever attained righteous status apart from grace and faith. John |