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What does the Bible mean when it says Jesus came to His own?

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Jesus came to His own, but His own received Him not, indicating rejection by the very people He was sent to save.

The phrase 'He came unto His own, and His own received Him not' from John 1:11 reflects the tragic reality of Christ's incarnation. Although Jesus was the promised Messiah specifically sent to the Jewish people, the majority rejected Him. This rejection illustrates the depth of human depravity and rebellion against God, as discussed in Ephesians 2:3-4, where it emphasizes our nature as 'children of wrath.' However, this also highlights God's grace, as verse 12 follows, stating that to those who did believe, He gave the right to become children of God, demonstrating that acceptance of Christ is rooted in God's transformative work in the believer's heart.
Scripture References: John 1:11, Ephesians 2:3-4

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