...received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become the children of God-children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. John 1:10-13, NIV. John is revealing to us in this passage of Scripture that membership in God's family...

...who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God - children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. Membership in God's family is by grace alone — the Gift of God, It is never a human achievement,...

...who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God — children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God" (1:12-13). So believing is a kind of receiving, and apparently this receiving is worked out in our...

...who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God — children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God." (NIV, emphasis added.) The prodigal heard that voice and was born of God. Not by his own works or his...

...all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God- children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. (NIV) Children trust their parents and believe that they will provide. They don't worry about when,...

...received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God" (Jn 1:11—12). Childless upperclass Romans would sometimes adopt sons to train as heirs and bearers...

...God have been given His birthmark of circumcision of the heart (Rom.2:29). We are not children born of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God (John 1:13). We are His very own children, born of His Holy Spirit. The birth of Jesus Christ came about...

...who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God — children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but bora of God." John 17:22 [NIV] "I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one...

...name, he gave the right to become the children of God — children bom not of natural descent, not of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God" (John 1:12-13). Can this be any clearer? This, no doubt, is a surprise statement for many — for great multitudes...

...who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God — children born not of natural descent, nor of human...decision or a husband's will, but born of God. John 1:12-13 Several years ago my preadolescent adopted daughter announced with satisfaction to dinner guests...