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Friday, July 21, 2023

Does Scripture say all are children of God?

 

I saw a meme recently that said something like "If your total Biblica theology consists 'God loves everyone' and 'do not judge' then you don't have a Christian Biblical theology.  You have Oprah theology". 


I would throw this one in there as well, "we are all children of God".

That isn't what Scripture says.  Take a look!

 

John 1:12(NKJV)

But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: 

 

As I'm sure you realize, Him is referring to Jesus.  Jesus tells us that being a child of God isn't automatic, it is a 'right' earned through belief in Jesus.