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In the context of biblical teachings, the concept of "admit" often relates to the acknowledgment of sin, the acceptance of truth, and the confession of faith. The act of admitting is a crucial step in the process of repentance and reconciliation with God. It involves a humble recognition of one's shortcomings and a willingness to seek forgiveness and transformation.
Admitting SinThe Bible emphasizes the importance of admitting one's sins as a prerequisite for receiving God's forgiveness. In 1
John 1:9 , it is written, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." This verse highlights the necessity of confession, which involves admitting one's sins before God. The act of admitting is not merely a verbal acknowledgment but a heartfelt recognition of one's need for divine grace.
The account of the Prodigal Son in
Luke 15:11-32 illustrates the power of admitting one's wrongs. The younger son, after squandering his inheritance, comes to his senses and admits his sin, saying, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you" (
Luke 15:21). His admission leads to reconciliation and restoration, demonstrating the transformative power of acknowledging one's failures.
Admitting TruthAdmitting also pertains to the acceptance of truth, particularly the truth of the Gospel. In
John 8:32 , Jesus declares, "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." Admitting the truth of Christ's teachings and His identity as the Son of God is essential for salvation.
Romans 10:9 states, "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." This confession involves admitting the truth of Jesus' lordship and the reality of His resurrection.
Admitting WeaknessThe Apostle Paul provides insight into the spiritual strength that comes from admitting one's weaknesses. In
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 , Paul writes, "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me." Admitting weakness is not a sign of defeat but an acknowledgment of the need for God's strength and grace.
Admitting OthersThe Bible also speaks to the importance of admitting others into fellowship and community. In
Romans 15:7 , Paul exhorts believers, "Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God." This acceptance involves admitting others into the body of Christ, regardless of their background, as a reflection of the inclusive love of God.
In summary, the biblical concept of admitting encompasses the acknowledgment of sin, the acceptance of truth, the confession of faith, and the inclusion of others. It is a vital component of the Christian journey, leading to forgiveness, freedom, and fellowship.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
v. t.) To suffer to enter; to grant entrance, whether into a place, or into the mind, or consideration; to receive; to take; as, they were into his house; to admit a serious thought into the mind; to admit evidence in the trial of a cause.
2. (v. t.) To give a right of entrance; as, a ticket admits one into a playhouse.
3. (v. t.) To allow (one) to enter on an office or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise; as, to admit an attorney to practice law; the prisoner was admitted to bail.
4. (v. t.) To concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny; to own or confess; as, the argument or fact is admitted; he admitted his guilt.
5. (v. t.) To be capable of; to permit; as, the words do not admit such a construction. In this sense, of may be used after the verb, or may be omitted.
Greek
3858. paradechomai -- to receive,admit... to receive,
admit. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: paradechomai Phonetic Spelling:
(par-ad-ekh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I receive, accept, acknowledge
...1523. eisdechomai -- toadmit, to receive (into one's favor)
... toadmit, to receive (into one's favor). Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
eisdechomai Phonetic Spelling: (ice-dekh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I welcome in...
1735. endechomai -- toadmit, approve, to be possible
... toadmit, approve, to be possible. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: endechomai
Phonetic Spelling: (en-dekh'-et-ahee) Short Definition: I allow, it is...
1926. epidechomai -- to accept as true, to receive besides
... receive besides. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epidechomai Phonetic Spelling:
(ep-ee-dekh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I accept,admit, welcome Definition...
3670. homologeo -- to speak the same, to agree
... endorse). [3670 ("confess") means to , ie "assent, agree with, confess,
declare,admit" (Vine, Unger, White, , 120).]. Word Origin...
1843. exomologeo -- to agree, confess
... ex-om-ol-og-eh'-o) Short Definition: I consent fully, confess Definition: (a) I
consent fully, agree out and out, (b) I confess,admit, acknowledge (cf....
437. anthomologeomai -- to acknowledge fully, confess
... om-ol-og-eh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I confess, give thanks to Definition: I
make a mutual agreement; I confess, acknowledge, formallyadmit, give thanks to...
5264. hupodechomai -- to receive under one's roof, to receive as a...
... receive. From hupo and dechomai; toadmit under one's roof, ie Entertain hospitably --
receive. see GREEK hupo. see GREEK dechomai. (upedexato) -- 2 Occurrences...
5562. choreo -- to make room, advance, hold
... From chora; to be in (give) space, ie (intransitively) to pass, enter, or (transitively)
to hold,admit (literally or figuratively) -- come, contain, go, have...
3880. paralambano -- to receive from
... ban'-o) Short Definition: I take, receive Definition: I take from, receive from,
or: I take to, receive (apparently not used of money),admit, acknowledge; I...
Strong's Hebrew
6901. qabal -- to receive, take... choose, take hold, receive, undertake. A primitive root; to
admit, ie Take (literally
or figuratively) -- choose, (take) hold, receive, (under-)take.
...8260. sheqeph -- framework, casing (of doors)
... window. From shaqaph; a loophole (for looking out), toadmit light and air -- window.
see HEBREW shaqaph. 8259, 8260. sheqeph. 8261 . Strong's Numbers.
Library
But Let usAdmit That, as is Said, Jupiter Has Himself Appointed...
... Book V. 3 But let usadmit that, as is said, Jupiter has himself appointed
against himself ways? But let usadmit that, as is...
Whether VowsAdmit of Dispensation?
... SERVICE BY PROMISE (Q ) Whether vowsadmit of dispensation? Objection 1... religion.
Therefore vows do notadmit of dispensation. Objection...
It MayAdmit of Discussion, Whether Semi-Pelagianism is not Real...
... ARTICLE XXX (X.) It mayadmit of discussion, whether Semi-Pelagianism is
not real Christianity. It mayadmit of discussion, whether...
Faustus is Willing toAdmit that Christ May have Said that He came...
... Faustus is willing toadmit that Christ may have said that He came not to destroy
the law and the prophets, but to fulfill them; but if He did, it was to...
Whether we Ought toAdmit the Addition of "Without a Cause," in...
... Chapter XXI. Whether we ought toadmit the addition of "without a cause," in that
which is written in the Gospel, "whosoever is angry with his brother," etc....
What Prayer Pelagius WouldAdmit to be Necessary.
... A Treatise on nature and grace, against pelagius; Chapter 20 [XVIII.]"What
Prayer Pelagius WouldAdmit to Be Necessary. He confesses...
Superiors Ought Carefully to Examine the Dispositions of those...
... SOLITUDE AND A RELIGIOUS PROFESSION. CHAPTER VIII. Superiors ought carefully to
examine the dispositions of those that theyadmit to religion.? Sec....
I do not Know, Indeed, How He could Conjoin Things that do not...
... Chapter LIII. I do not know, indeed, how he could conjoin things that do
notadmit of? I do not know, indeed, how he could conjoin...
In the Trinity it is not Possible toAdmit any Disparity: but...
... CHAPTER II In the Trinity it is not possible toadmit any disparity: but
equality in every way to be predicated. In the Trinity...
His Next Remark Upon the Christians Is: "They WillAdmit that...
... Chapter LXVII. His next remark upon the Christians is: "They willadmit
that these images? His next remark upon the Christians...
Thesaurus
Admit (8 Occurrences)... to enter; to grant entrance, whether into a place, or into the mind, or consideration;
to receive; to take; as, they were into his house; to
admit a serious
...Take (11064 Occurrences)
... acknowledge; to accept. 14. (vt) To accept, as something offered; to receive;
not to refuse or reject; toadmit. 15. (vt) To receive...
Confess (65 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To make acknowledgment or avowal in a matter pertaining to one's self;
to acknowledge, own, oradmit, as a crime, a fault, a debt....
Allow (86 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To grant, give,admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have; as, to
allow a servant his liberty; to allow a free passage; to allow one day for rest...
Acknowledge (61 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To own or recognize in a particular character or relationship; to
admit the claims or authority of; to give recognition to....
Order (809 Occurrences)
... 10. (n.) Hence: A commission to purchase, sell, or supply goods; a direction, in
writing, to pay money, to furnish supplies, toadmit to a building, a place of...
Recognize (52 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To avow knowledge of; to allow that one knows; to consent toadmit, hold,
or the like; toadmit with a formal acknowledgment; as, to recognize an...
Range (9 Occurrences)
... 9. (vi) To have range; to change or differ within limits; to be capable of projecting,
or toadmit of being projected, especially as to horizontal distance; as...
Admitted (16 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & pp) ofAdmit. 2. (a.) Received as true or valid;
acknowledged. Multi-Version Concordance Admitted (16 Occurrences)....
Suppose (47 Occurrences)
... or state to another, not as true or real, but as if so, and with a view to some
consequence or application which the reality would involve oradmit of; to...
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