The Gospel of John 1:12-13 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“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: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” (John 1:12-13 KJV)

These passages affirm that all who receive Him, the Word and God of all creation who came down to be among us, through faith, receive the right to become children of God. This 'power' comes from the Greek word ‘exousia’, also translated in English as a "right," or “authority”. Spiritual honors are given to all believers, simply based on being part of the family by grace through believing in His name. This also gives power for living. As a child of God, one is provided both privileges and spiritual power in His name. "Faith in the name of God in the flesh" means trust in His person, His sacrifice, and His finished work of salvation. This is available to everyone, who "receives" Him.

This gospel's first mention of being "born" into the Kingdom of God is an important metaphor and revelation. Birth is a natural enduring process of loving care by a mother. It brings a time of transformation to the child. Salvation is exactly the same for God and for us who receive Him by faith. This does not occur by natural occurrence. It is not "of the will of the flesh". This birth is supernatural, entirely by the work of God, and according to His will. Our salvation is not dependent on effort and in our human nature. It is in our spirit transcending to our physical life, solely by grace through faith in Christ Jesus.

This is our transformation process to be a new creation by grace through faith in Christ Jesus. It is written: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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