From Servants to Friends: Abiding in the Father's Love
From Servants to Friends: Abiding in the Father's Love "Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!" (1 John 3:1) "As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Now remain in My love." (John 15:9) "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27) The Authority to Become Children of God John declares a staggering truth: "To as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the authority to become the children of God." Authority. Power. Privilege. Right. This is not a suggestion; it is a legal declaration. When you receive Jesus, you are not just a visitor, a servant, or a distant admirer. You become a child of God. You are adopted into His family. You are given the right to call Him Father. This is not earned by good behavior. It is not inherited by natural birth. It is not achieve...
