Impact/Implications of the Gospel of Jesus Christ on Crowds, Religious Leaders and Family

Jn 1”

John 1:12 ESV

But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,

Depending on how we respond, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is either inclusive or exclusive.

The Word of God gives some examples off both the Gospel being inclusive or exclusive. Are they inclusive of exclusive?

In most cases, the invitation in inclusive - all, everyone. Any exclusiveness come with the rejection of the open inclusive invitation.

Matthew 11:28–30 ESV

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Matt 11:

Isaiah 55:1 ESV

“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

John 1:11–12 ESV

He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,

Matt 21:

Matthew 21:37–39 ESV

Finally he sent his son to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’ But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and have his inheritance.’ And they took him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him.

In the last part of we are afforded a succession of Gospel encounters with Christ.

The great crowd came and pressed around Him - 3:7-12

This first encounter