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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:
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 |
Bible Answer: sreid Maybe the following quotes will help you work out your thoughts. "God must initiate the salvation process by reaching out to us first, convicting us, and convincing us of sin" "Because of mans’ fallen nature, it is necessary that God must intervene by graciously giving man the ability to believe and to respond." "God does not believe for us, but after making us spiritually alive, He gives us the ability to respond in belief." (all above quotes from an unknown source) John answered and said, A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven. John 3:27 From the above verse it appears clear at least to me that once we have been given something, we can then receive it. But not until it has first been offered to us. Salvation is the free gift of God to us which is to be received by faith. John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Hope this proves helpful to you Grace be unto you New Creature |
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