By Pastor Robert Jewett

“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God,” (John 1:12–13).

In the opening chapter of his gospel, the apostle John testifies to a truth that is both mysterious and marvelous:  mankind can become children of God.

Not only is it possible for mankind to become children of God, it is a work of God himself (John1:13, 6:65).   Mankind’s only responsibility is to receive and believe. The one who receives Christ and believes in his name is the one who repents from his sin and follows Christ at any cost (Mark 1:15, Luke 14:25-33).

As children of God, we have peace with our Maker (Romans 5:1).  Our sins are forgiven and we can now live victoriously through our Lord.  Christ not only took the penalty of our sins upon himself, he rose from the dead and conquered sin and death.

He has risen…he has risen indeed (1 Corinthians 15:20)!

Word of Truth Community Church meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at 850 E. Parkridge Ave., #110, in Corona.  For more information, visit WordOfTruthCC.com.