John 1: 12 But as many as received him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. 13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
[FW pp 88] Adam sinned, and the children of Adam share his guilt and its consequences…. Thus, God goes to work on the kids from birth, and He sprinkles His grace upon all so that whosoever so desires, may use their freedom of choice when they come to the age of understanding, to choose Jesus. This pertains to all children of righteous parents and all children of persons who do not know Christ. God has set up the currency of mercy in such a way that there won’t be a monopoly on salvation by the righteous.
The rich, the poor, the addict, the harlot, the preacher, the banker, the tradesman, and those who work at every other type of employ, are eligible to be partakers of God’s mercy…. Romans 5:19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. 20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.
Romans 5:21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord…. Romans 3: 9 What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proven both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin; 10 As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one…. Romans 11: 32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.
John 3: 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!