Acceptance, human

Human beings are to accept Jesus Christ

Receiving Jesus Christ

John 1:12 NLT

But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.

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Accepting Jesus Christ by accepting others

John 13:20 NLT

I tell you the truth, anyone who welcomes my messenger is welcoming me, and anyone who welcomes me is welcoming the Father who sent me.”

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Accepting Jesus Christ’s words

John 17:8 NLT

for I have passed on to them the message you gave me. They accepted it and know that I came from you, and they believe you sent me.

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Refusing to accept Jesus Christ and his words

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Acceptance of the gospel

The gospel is worthy of acceptance

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Examples of those accepting the gospel

3,000 on the day of Pentecost; the Samaritans; the Gentiles

Believers in Corinth:

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believers in Galatia

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Rejection of the gospel

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Acceptance of one another

A right self-acceptance

Paul accepts himself as a sinner saved by God’s grace and entrusted with an important ministry; Loving others requires a proper self-love: the recognition that people are made in God’s image and are the objects of his love.

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Acceptance of one another because of God’s example

Romans 15:7 NLT

Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.

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Acceptance of those whom God has accepted

Romans 14:1 NLT

Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong.

See also God’s people should reflect his concern for the weak and defenceless; Jesus Christ rebukes his disciples for turning away children.

Ananias’ acceptance of Saul:

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Barnabas’ acceptance of Saul

Acceptance of the Gentiles:

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Acceptance of outsiders who join God’s people

Leviticus 19:33–34 NLT

“Do not take advantage of foreigners who live among you in your land. Treat them like native-born Israelites, and love them as you love yourself. Remember that you were once foreigners living in the land of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.

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Acceptance of itinerant ministers

Galatians 4:14 NLT

But even though my condition tempted you to reject me, you did not despise me or turn me away. No, you took me in and cared for me as though I were an angel from God or even Christ Jesus himself.

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Acceptance of things given

Acceptance of gifts

1 Samuel 25:35 NLT

Then David accepted her present and told her, “Return home in peace. I have heard what you said. We will not kill your husband.”

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Refusal to accept gifts

Abraham refuses gifts offered by the king of Sodom; Elisha refuses a gift offered by Naaman; Mordecai refuses fine clothes from Esther.

Acceptance of instruction

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Acceptance of discipline

Job 5:17 NLT

“But consider the joy of those corrected by God! Do not despise the discipline of the Almighty when you sin.

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Acceptance of God’s will

Matthew 26:39 NLT

He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”

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Acceptance of bribes forbidden

Exodus 23:8 NLT

“Take no bribes, for a bribe makes you ignore something that you clearly see. A bribe makes even a righteous person twist the truth.

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