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What does John 1:12 mean regarding becoming sons of God?

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John 1:12 indicates that receiving Christ identifies believers as the children of God, evidencing their prior election (John 1:12).

In John 1:12, it states, "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." This passage clarifies that receiving Christ is not the cause of becoming sons of God; rather, it is the evidence of their divine election. Those who believe do so because God has chosen them. Therefore, the act of believing serves to publicly identify them as children of God, highlighting the divine grace that has already worked in their hearts.
Scripture References: John 1:12

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