May 14, 2023 · John 1:12–13

Child of God

Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God — 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.

“They're not a child of God in the same sense as everyone's a child of God. Okay? He rules it out. … And you don't become a child of God by just the natural order of creation. There's a very special category of child of God. … That brings you into a new category of connection to the Creator. … A very special, intimate connection to the Creator. And how do you get to that space? It's completely through faith. … This is why we talk about Christianity — it's very important to understand the exclusive nature of the name of Jesus. He allows you to enter into a new category of being. He allows you to enter into a new category of relationship with the Creator. … (Matthew 18:3) Isn't that really interesting? The way to become a child of God is to have faith like a child. It's a very simple, very pure, and a very strong, and very true faith. I believe in Jesus.”