119. Can people choose to become the children of God through an exercise of their own free will and volition?
the Bible Yes
No the Quran
the Bible's Perspective
John 1:12But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name:
Romans 8:14-16For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. For you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God;
Galatians 3:26For you are all children of God, through faith in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 4:6-7And because you are children, God sent out the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, “Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Hebrews 12:5-6You have forgotten the exhortation which reasons with you as with children, “My son, don’t take lightly the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when you are reproved by him; for whom the Lord loves, he disciplines, and chastises every son whom he receives.”
Revelation 3:20Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with me.
the Quran's Perspective
Al-Ma'ida (the Table spread) 5:18The Jews and Christians say: We are sons of Allah and His loved ones. Say: Why then doth He chastise you for your sins? Nay, ye are but mortals of His creating. He forgiveth whom He will, and chastiseth whom He will. Allah's is the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them, and unto Him is the journeying.
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