What does the Bible say about John 1:12?
Bible Commentary for John 1:12. Wesley 's Notes for John 1:12. 1:12 But as many as received him - Jews or Gentiles; that believe on his name - That is, on him. The moment they believe, they are sons; and because they are sons, God sendeth forth the Spirit of his Son into their hearts, crying, Abba, Father. People's Bible Notes for John 1:12.
What does it mean to receive God in every age?
To such as receive him in every age he gives power to become the children of God. The manner in which he is received is given: [Even] to them that believe on his name. It is not declared that they are made children by believing, but to the believer he gives the "power to 'become'" a child.
What does the Bible say about the children of God?
The Revised Version reads, "children of God", which is better. While the nation rejected him, some received him. To such as receive him in every age he gives power to become the children of God.
What does it mean when all the children of God are born again?
All the children of God are born again. This new birth is through the word of God as the means, 1Pe 1:23 , and by the Spirit of God as the Author. By his Divine presence Christ always was in the world. But now that the fulness of time was come, he was, after another manner, God manifested in the flesh.
Who is the child of the wicked?
All others are the children of the wicked one , and no one who has not "confidence in God" can be regarded as his child. No parent would acknowledge one for his child, or approve of him, who had no confidence in him, who doubted or denied all he said, and who despised his character.
What does "to as many as received him" mean?
A few in his lifetime received him, and many more after his death. "To receive him," here, means to "believe" on him. This is expressed at the end of the verse.