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NASB | John 3:27 John answered and said, "A man can receive nothing unless it has been given him from heaven. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 3:27 John replied, "A man can receive nothing [he can claim nothing at all] unless it has been granted to him from heaven [for there is no other source than the sovereign will of God]. |
Bible Question (short): Grace: Received or Accepted - Man's role |
Question (full): Grace: Received or accepted. There are multiple bible verses which speak of 'accepting' grace; esp in John's gospel; but this question involves the larger issue. In the context of a Missouri Synod Lutheran doctrinal discussion, I'm having difficulty with grace; being recieved vs accepted. I have a feeling that perhaps some greek or latin issues may be relevant, but I don't know either. There is a strong feeling when I speak with clergy that we humans don't "choose"...I understand that we cannot of our own obtain grace, but my own thoughts are of 'offer and acceptance'; we must be able to have a part of the equation, or else we could not have the ability to 'fall away' as well? (I know that there is much 'free will' discussion here, but I have searched these questions and answers, and have not found what I was looking for. Thanks, s |
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