John 1 v9 Cameron Jungles 3-10-2013

Becoming a Child of God:John 1:9-13

⁹ The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. ¹⁰ He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. ¹¹ He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. ¹² Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God-- ¹³ children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. (John 1:9-13 NIV)

1. Not everyone is a child of God.

¹⁰ He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. ¹¹ He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. (John 1:10–11)

³⁹ "Abraham is our father," they answered. "If you were Abraham's children," said Jesus, "then you would do what Abraham did. ⁴⁰ As it is, you are looking for a way to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. Abraham did not do such things. ⁴¹ You are doing the works of your own father." "We are not illegitimate children," they protested. "The only Father we have is God himself." ⁴² Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; God sent me. ⁴³ Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say. ⁴⁴ You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. ⁴⁵ Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me! ⁴⁶ Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don't you believe me? ⁴⁷ Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God." (John 8:39-47 NIV)

2. Everyone who receives Jesus Christ is a child of God.

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. - John 1:9 –

Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God-- - John 1:12 –

3. Becoming a child of God is humanly impossible.

children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.

- John 1:13 –

¹³ When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" ¹⁴ They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." ¹⁵ "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" ¹⁶ Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." ¹⁷ Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. (Mat 16:13-17 NIV)

³ Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. " ⁴ "How can someone be born when they are old?" Nicodemus asked. "Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother's womb to be born!" ⁵ Jesus answered, "Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. ⁶ Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. ⁷ You should not be surprised at my saying, 'You must be born again.' ⁸ The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit." (John 3:3-8 NIV)

4. One becomes a child of God by the gracious power and will of God.

Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God-- - John 1:12 -

children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.

- John 1:13 -

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Messiah has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves the one born of Him. - 1 John 5:1 HCSB –

Main Idea:

In his mercy, God grants new birth to sinners, who become his children through faith in Jesus.

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! - 1 John 3:1 -

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Cameron Jungels Eastside Baptist Church March 10, 2013 Sun PM Unless otherwise noted, the verses are in NIV.