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What does it mean to receive Jesus according to the Bible?

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To receive Jesus means to believe in Him and rely on His name for salvation.

Receiving Jesus involves actively believing in His person and work, acknowledging Him as Lord and Savior. This act of belief is described in John 1:12, where those who receive Him are given the power to become children of God. It is an acknowledgment of one's need for Him and a response to His grace. Through faith, believers accept Christ's attributes—His justice, love, and power—as sufficient for salvation, indicating that they rely on Him alone for their eternal security. This transformative act of faith results in a new birth, which is initiated by the Holy Spirit, solidifying one's identity in Christ.
Scripture References: John 1:11-13, Galatians 3:27, Romans 8:14

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