“Accepting Christ”

Why “Accept”

New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update Chapter 1

He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him.

12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,

13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (Chapter 2)

Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,

“Believing” and “Receiving” become synonymous words.

Therefor by “believing” in Jesus Christ,I am “receiving” his life as a gift of grace, and I’m receiving eternal life.