“As many as received [Jesus Christ] to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name: which 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.
“As many as received [Jesus Christ] to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name: which 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.
ESSEQUIBO ISLANDS, GUYANA—From April to June, I have had the opportunity to visit and work in the islands in the Essequibo River in Guyana accompanied by Brother Desmond Daniels—the Guyana Mission President—and his nephew, Eon Daniels, who is interested in the Gospel message.
In order to understand the meaning of this expression “children of Abraham,” we need to be acquainted with the life story of Abraham.
"Now hath [Christ Jesus] obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. For if that first covenanthad been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.
“O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth crucified among you?” Galatians 3: 1.
“Those who present a doctrine contrary to that of the Bible are led by the great apostate who was cast out of the courts of God.…