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:
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John 1:10-14
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1:12 Only through divine renewal can people follow the light and enter God’s family (3:1-17). • Individuals must believe in Christ to become children of God (12:35-36).
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For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
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