4. We have become God’s children
John 1:12-13 says: “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the authority to become children of God, to those who believe into His name, who were begotten…of God.”
When we accepted Jesus as our Savior, we were saved from eternal perdition. But that’s not all. These verses tell us we were also begotten of God to be His children. This is something that can’t be undone. We all know that children misbehave from time to time. But no matter how much they may misbehave; their bad behavior can never negate the fact that they were born of their parents. Even when children are disciplined, that discipline doesn’t undo their relationship with their parents. In the same way, our sins and failures can’t negate the fact that we’re born of God and are children of God. We may sometimes require God’s discipline, but we’ll always be God’s children, born of His divine life.
Wait, do you mean even murderers and rapists can become children of God? Yes, if they repent and turn from their wicked ways they too could become children of God. They will undoubtedly end up facing the consequences of their sin(s), but their eternal destination will have been secured. It all has to do with the heart; something God sees clearly, and we do not
Scripture talks about people repenting on their death bed. Maybe this individual was one of the most evil persons in the world, yet on their death bed they have an epiphany. * His life passes before his eyes, and he realizes what he’s done all his life and asks God to forgive him. God knows this person’s heart and knowing their sincerity, forgives him. He has just become a child of God.
It doesn’t matter what you’ve done in your life, God loves you and wishes to forgive you. All you need to do is ask for it with a sincere and sorrowful heart. Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.
In His Name & for His Glory,
RL Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
Source: https://blog.biblesforamerica.org/eternal-security-verses/
* Epiphany: A sudden insight or intuitive understanding.
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