Acceptance, human

The response of human beings to the revelation and grace of God. It is seen in receiving Jesus Christ, his words and the message of the gospel, and in the acceptance of one another for his sake. Believers are called, too, to accept instruction and discipline and to submit to God’s will for their lives.

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Human beings are to accept Jesus Christ Receiving Jesus Christ Jn 1:12 See also Col 2:6 Accepting Jesus Christ by accepting others Jn 13:20 See also Mt 10:40; Mt 18:5; Lk 10:16; Jn 12:44 Accepting Jesus Christ’s words Jn 17:8 See also Mt 11:14; Mt 19:11–12; Jn 3:33–34 Refusing to accept Jesus Christ…