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NASB | 1 Peter 1:23 for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 1:23 for you have been born again [that is, reborn from above--spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] not of seed which is perishable but [from that which is] imperishable and immortal, that is, through the living and everlasting word of God. |
Bible Question:
I am seeking to understand the following verses: You have been regenerated (born again), not from a mortal origin (seed, sperm), but from one that is immortal by the ever living and lasting Word of God. I Pet 1:23 To purchase the freedom of (to ransom, to redeem, to atone for) those who were subject to the Law, that we might be adopted and have sonship conferred upon us (and be recognized as God's sons). Gal 4:5 For He foreordained us (destined us, planned in love for us) to be adopted (revealed) as His own children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the purpose of His will (because it pleased Him and was His kind intent) Eph 1:5 In the natural, I was born into the Booker family and have no need to be adopted into the Booker family. Since we have been born of imperishable seed(and I take this to mean we are born into God’s family), why do we need to be adopted? If anyone has any insight, I would be grateful for your time. Thanks in advance to those who may respond… :) Abba Father Bless… |
Bible Answer: We are adopted when we choose christ as are savior. Up until that point we are of perishable seed. With any adoption there is a choice to be made,in this case the choice is ours.So therefore we are born twice. Jn.3:3In reply Jesus declared,"I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. 4"How can a man be born when he is old?" Nicodemus asked. "Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mothers womb to be born! 5Jesus answered no one can enter the kingdom of god unless he is born of water and the Spirit. ADOPT-to accept formally and put into effect /to take(a child of other parents) as one's own child (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) When we are adopted christ is acknowledging our choice to enter into his family. And start our new life in Christ. May the Lord bless you! |