Christ Must be Received
John 1:12-14
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:…


There is dew in one flower and not in another, because one opens its cup and takes it in, while the other closes itself, and the drops run off. God rains His goodness and mercy as wide-spread as the dew, and if we lack them, it is because we will not open our hearts to receive them.

(H. W. Beecher.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: 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:

WEB: But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God's children, to those who believe in his name:




Believing is Receiving Christ
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