Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.
John 1:12 NIV
Children of God
In Canada, the right to education is contained in provincial education acts. Typically, education acts throughout Canada provide public education for all children from ages five to eighteen. In 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered a landmark decision in the Moore vs B.C. case on students with disabilities. The Court held that students with disabilities were entitled to receive accommodation measures to ensure their access to all services of public education. Furthering the realization of the rights of children with disabilities, Canada ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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There are many, even those within the Christian community, who say that everyone is the son or daughter of God. While it is true that every one of us is uniquely created by God and bear His image, as broken as we are. But the Bible is very clear that only those who have been transformed by Jesus Christ are His children. The apostle puts it this way in John 1:12: “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” The moment we receive Jesus Christ as Saviour, we are born again into God’s forever family. As John says, it is a right that belong to all who receive Jesus. Being a son or daughter of the Living God is a great privilege. We are adopted into His family and as such enjoy full rights as His children. There is a deep intimacy here – our Creator becomes our Abba – our beloved Father. We can run to Him with our needs and desires, knowing how much He loves us and welcomes us.
These have been words from the heart.
Bob Beasley