HE GAVE THE RIGHT!

John 1:12-13

 Becoming children of God who believe in His Name: Since the Fall of Adam, all human beings are born sinners by nature. Unbelievers deny being sinners; they deny the need to be saved and changed. Their pride stands in the way. Being humble precedes repentance and faith to believe.

“… He gave the right”: we cannot save ourselves; we cannot inherit it, we cannot earn it.

“… born, not of blood”: “blood-line” and lineage, pedigree, and ancestry do not count.

“… born not of the will of the flesh”: climbing the social ladder, club and church membership.

“… nor of a man's will”: religious service, civic service.

Gospel of John Commentary, by Laurence Wed-Chung 2021

The man who has nothing to boast of but his illustrious ancestors is like a potato – the only good belonging to him is underground.  Thomas Overbury

By: Dr. Laurence Wedderburn January 26, 2024