How to Get Into God's Family
John 1:10-13
"He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 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: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God."
People all around us are looking for a way to have a relationship with God. They may adopt a set of religious practices. They may join a particular movement. They may reject formal religion and seek God in the mountains or forests or deserts. They may be fervent and sincere in their desire to come to God, but all human efforts to bridge the gap between man and God are doomed to failure. The sinful nature each of us has at birth makes it impossible for us to reach God—He had to come to us. That is why Jesus was born into the world.
There are not many ways to God; there is only one way. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6). We cannot earn our way to God. Instead we must receive the gift of salvation through faith alone. It is then that He gives us the power to enter into His family and become His children.
Salvation is not and cannot be an act of man. It must be accomplished by God. When Jesus was physically present on Earth, many people refused to receive Him as the Messiah and Saviour. It is no different today. Lots of people refuse to accept the free offer of salvation. But everyone who receives it in faith by God's grace is saved forever.
Growth Principle:
Salvation is only possible because God gives us the free gift through His Son, Jesus Christ.