Wednesday Word Study - Children - Episode 8
Key Takeaways
- In this Wednesday Word Study Children episode, Nancy Jackson explores John 1:12 to examine the biblical definition of becoming children of God.
- The Greek word 'teknon' (Strong's 5043) defines children as anyone living in full dependence on the heavenly Father, willingly relying upon Him in glad submission.
- While worldly culture pushes toward self-sufficiency and independence, God's kingdom asks us to reverse this process and transition into total dependence on Him.
- Spiritual growth requires a gradual releasing of control over our own lives through time and persistence rather than happening overnight.
- Key Greek root words in John 1:12—including 'lambanó' (received), 'exousia' (right), and 'pisteuó' (believe)—provide a deeper understanding of our authority to become children of God.
Wednesday Word Study | Children - Episode 8
Originally written September 28, 2011
posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/2011/09/28/wednesday-word-study-children/
Children
John 1:12
12) But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,
Children
This is the Strong’s Greek Concordance Number: 5043
Transliteration: teknon
Phonetic Spelling: (tek'-non)
Definition: anyone living in full dependence on the heavenly Father, i.e. fully (willingly) relying upon the Lord in glad submission.
In this particular scripture the word children means anyone living in full dependence on the heavenly Father, i.e. fully (willingly) relying upon the Lord in glad submission.
It has often been said that the kingdom of God is backwards to the world. In God’s kingdom you give to receive where the world takes and holds onto, to have. And this is only one of many comparisons.
The scripture above is another such precept. When we receive Christ we are usually strong and mentally self-sufficient. Even in the Jewish culture the age of 12 or 13 is considered the beginning of adulthood for spiritual purposes. It is the point where we can take accountability for our decisions.
We’ve grown from a baby that is totally dependent on our parents to provide us with everything, to someone seemingly self-sufficient. But it is at this point that we must make the choice to reverse the process and transition into someone who is living in full dependence on the heavenly Father.
It doesn’t happen overnight. It is a gradual process, a releasing of control over our own lives. But with time and persistence, we will grow in reverse and become totally dependent on the Father and then can rightfully be called His child.
But as many as (actively take hold of) Him, to them He gave the (authority) to (transition into) (a child living in full dependence) on God, even to those who (believe in a way that leads to and proceeds from God's inbirthing of faith) in (the manifestation or revelation of Jesus’ character).
In the notes are the other words in this scripture with their root meanings.
Received
This is the Strong’s Greek Concordance Number: 2983
Transliteration: lambanó
Phonetic Spelling: (lam-ban'-o)
Definition: to lay hold by aggressively (actively) accepting
Right
This is the Strong’s Greek Concordance Number: 1849
Transliteration: exousia
Phonetic Spelling: (ex-oo-see'-ah)
Definition: authority, conferred power; delegated empowerment ("authorization")
Become
This is the Strong’s Greek Concordance Number: 1096
Transliteration: ginomai
Phonetic Spelling: (ghin'-om-ahee)
Definition: come into being/manifestation implying motion, movement, or growth, transitioning
Children
This is the Strong’s Greek Concordance Number: 5043
Transliteration: teknon
Phonetic Spelling: (tek'-non)
Definition: anyone living in full dependence on the heavenly Father, i.e. fully (willingly) relying upon the Lord in glad submission.
Believe
This is the Strong’s Greek Concordance Number: 4100
Transliteration: pisteuó
Phonetic Spelling: (pist-yoo'-o)
Definition: the believing that leads to/proceeds from God's inbirthing of faith.
Name
This is the Strong’s Greek Concordance Number: 3686
Transliteration: onoma
Phonetic Spelling: (on'-om-ah)
Definition: the manifestation or revelation of someone's character(name)
Each Wednesday I will be posting a Wednesday Word Study to further elaborate on a significant word from the previous Monday’s Meditation episode. On Mondays I focus on one verse to meditate on for the week. On the Wednesday after I drill down to look at one specific word to gain further information and knowledge. Then on the following Friday I will post a teaching pulling it all together. Each week will provide a thorough study into a verse, a word, and then the overall concept.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wednesday Word Study Children focus on?
This episode focuses on John 1:12 and dives deep into the Greek meaning of the word 'children' (teknon) to reveal what it truly means to live in full dependence on God.
What is the Greek definition of the word 'children' in John 1:12?
The Greek word 'teknon' (Strong's 5043) translates to anyone living in full dependence on the heavenly Father, fully and willingly relying upon the Lord in glad submission.
How does spiritual maturity differ in God's kingdom compared to the world?
While the world values self-sufficiency and independence as we grow older, God's kingdom calls us to reverse that process and transition into childlike dependence on our heavenly Father.
Where can I find more episodes of The Story & More with Nancy Jackson?
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Wednesday Word Study | Children - Episode 8
Originally written September 28, 2011
posted here: https://forthesakeofthetruth.com/2011/09/28/wednesday-word-study-children/
Children
John 1:12
12) But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,
Children This is the Strong’s Greek Concordance Number: 5043 Transliteration: teknon Phonetic Spelling: (tek'-non) Definition: anyone living in full dependence on the heavenly Father, i.e. fully (willingly) relying upon the Lord in glad submission.
In this particular scripture the word children means anyone living in full dependence on the heavenly Father, i.e. fully (willingly) relying upon the Lord in glad submission.
It has often been said that the kingdom of God is backwards to the world. In God’s kingdom you give to receive where the world takes and holds onto, to have. And this is only one of many comparisons.
The scripture above is another such precept. When we receive Christ we are usually strong and mentally self-sufficient. Even in the Jewish culture the age of 12 or 13 is considered the beginning of adulthood for spiritual purposes. It is the point where we can take accountability for our decisions.
We’ve grown from a baby that is totally dependent on our parents to provide us with everything, to someone seemingly self-sufficient. But it is at this point that we must make the choice to reverse the process and transition into someone who is living in full dependence on the heavenly Father.
It doesn’t happen overnight. It is a gradual process, a releasing of control over our own lives. But with time and persistence, we will grow in reverse and become totally dependent on the Father and then can rightfully be called His child.
But as many as (actively take hold of) Him, to them He gave the (authority) to (transition into) (a child living in full dependence) on God, even to those who (believe in a way that leads to and proceeds from God's inbirthing of faith) in (the manifestation or revelation of Jesus’ character).
In the notes are the other words in this scripture with their root meanings.
Received This is the Strong’s Greek Concordance Number: 2983 Transliteration: lambanó Phonetic Spelling: (lam-ban'-o) Definition: to lay hold by aggressively (actively) accepting
Right This is the Strong’s Greek Concordance Number: 1849 Transliteration: exousia Phonetic Spelling: (ex-oo-see'-ah) Definition: authority, conferred power; delegated empowerment ("authorization")
Become This is the Strong’s Greek Concordance Number: 1096 Transliteration: ginomai Phonetic Spelling: (ghin'-om-ahee) Definition: come into being/manifestation implying motion, movement, or growth, transitioning
Children This is the Strong’s Greek Concordance Number: 5043 Transliteration: teknon Phonetic Spelling: (tek'-non) Definition: anyone living in full dependence on the heavenly Father, i.e. fully (willingly) relying upon the Lord in glad submission.
Believe This is the Strong’s Greek Concordance Number: 4100 Transliteration: pisteuó Phonetic Spelling: (pist-yoo'-o) Definition: the believing that leads to/proceeds from God's inbirthing of faith.
Name This is the Strong’s Greek Concordance Number: 3686 Transliteration: onoma Phonetic Spelling: (on'-om-ah) Definition: the manifestation or revelation of someone's character(name)
Each Wednesday I will be posting a Wednesday Word Study to further elaborate on a significant word from the previous Monday’s Meditation episode. On Mondays I focus on one verse to meditate on for the week. On the Wednesday after I drill down to look at one specific word to gain further information and knowledge. Then on the following Friday I will post a teaching pulling it all together. Each week will provide a thorough study into a verse, a word, and then the overall concept.
Shop all versions of my novels here: Shop Here
My Media Website: NancyJacksonPodcast.com
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