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In the context of the Bible, the term "admitted" can refer to the acknowledgment or acceptance of truth, guilt, or a particular status. This concept is significant in various biblical narratives and teachings, where admission often leads to repentance, forgiveness, or a change in one's spiritual standing.
Admission of Sin and RepentanceOne of the most profound aspects of being "admitted" in the biblical sense is the acknowledgment of sin. The Bible emphasizes the importance of confessing one's sins as a step toward 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 admitting one's wrongdoings to experience divine mercy and cleansing.
The account of King David provides a poignant example of admission and repentance. After his sin with Bathsheba, David was confronted by the prophet Nathan. In
Psalm 51, David admits his sin and pleads for God's mercy, saying, "Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions" (
Psalm 51:1). David's admission and heartfelt repentance serve as a model for believers seeking reconciliation with God.
Admission into the Kingdom of GodAdmission also pertains to entering the Kingdom of God, a central theme in the New Testament. Jesus speaks of the conditions for admission into His Kingdom, emphasizing faith and spiritual rebirth. In
John 3:3 , Jesus tells Nicodemus, "Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." This passage underscores the necessity of spiritual transformation and acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior for admission into eternal life.
Furthermore, Jesus' parables often illustrate the criteria for being admitted into the Kingdom. The Parable of the Wedding Banquet (
Matthew 22:1-14) depicts a king inviting guests to a wedding feast, symbolizing God's invitation to salvation. Those who accept the invitation and are properly attired, representing righteousness, are admitted, while others are not. This parable teaches that admission requires both acceptance of God's invitation and a life transformed by His grace.
Admission of FaithThe Bible also speaks of the admission of faith as a public declaration of one's belief in Jesus Christ.
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 admission of faith is a crucial step in the believer's journey, marking the transition from spiritual death to life in Christ.
The Apostle Peter's confession of Jesus as the Messiah is another example of admission of faith. In
Matthew 16:16 , Peter declares, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." This acknowledgment of Jesus' divine identity is foundational to Christian belief and is celebrated as a pivotal moment in the Gospels.
Admission of TruthIn addition to personal admission, the Bible records instances where individuals are confronted with the truth and must admit its validity. Pontius Pilate's interaction with Jesus before the crucifixion is a notable example. Despite his reluctance, Pilate admits the innocence of Jesus, stating, "I find no basis for a charge against Him" (
John 18:38). This admission, though not leading to immediate action, highlights the tension between recognizing truth and acting upon it.
In summary, the concept of "admitted" in the Bible encompasses the acknowledgment of sin, faith, and truth, each playing a vital role in the believer's relationship with God and their journey toward salvation.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp. & p. p.) of Admit.
2. (a.) Received as true or valid; acknowledged.
Greek
1735. endechomai -- to admit, approve, to be possible... can be. Third person singular present of a compound of en and dechomai; (impersonally)
it is accepted in, ie
Admitted (possible) -- can (+ not) be.
...Library
PeopleAdmitted.
... Book X. Chapter XIII."PeopleAdmitted. "If... hearing. Then Peter ordered them
to beadmitted, for the place was large and convenient....
Are they Also to beAdmitted to this Supper, Who, by Confession...
... Lord's Day 30 Question 82 Are they also to beadmitted to this supper, who, by
confession and life, declare themselves unbelieving and ungodly?...
Admitted Evils.
... Book X. Chapter VIII."Admitted Evils. Then my father answered: "But as
the harmfulness of an inharmonious conjunction of elements...
It isAdmitted, one May Hope, that Common Things are Never...
... Chapter 13 It isadmitted, one may hope, that common things are never commonplace.?
It isadmitted, one may hope, that common things are never commonplace....
NotAdmitted by All.
... Book III. Chapter XVII."NotAdmitted by All. Then Simon, interrupting
his discourse, said: "They do rightly who say that there...
That the GreeksAdmitted Players to Offices of State, on the...
... Chapter 11."That the GreeksAdmitted Players to Offices of State, on the Ground
that Men Who Pleased the Gods Should Not Be Contemptuously Treated by Their...
(Of those who Ought not to beAdmitted to Prefer an Accusation, or...
... V. (Of those who ought not to beadmitted to prefer an accusation, or to bear witness;
and that evidence is not to be given but on things happening in the...
Of those who Ought not to beAdmitted to the Right of Accusation.
... I. Of those who ought not to beadmitted to the right of accusation. Of those
who ought not to beadmitted to the right of accusation....
The Charge which the Same Abbot Pinufius Gave to a Brother whom He...
... Prolegomena. Chapter XXXII. The charge which the same Abbot Pinufius gave to
a brother whom headmitted into his monastery in our presence....
One Great Cause Why no Angel wasAdmitted to this Office
... THE SECOND CENTURY 33 One great cause why no Angel wasadmitted to this
office. One great cause why no Angel wasadmitted to this...
Thesaurus
Admitted (16 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Admitted (16 Occurrences).
... (WEY). Hebrews 3:11 As I swore
in My anger, they shall not be
admitted to My rest" -- (WEY).
...Admit (8 Occurrences)
... 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 wasadmitted to bail....
Jew (34 Occurrences)
... century [1800] they were everywhere greatly oppressed, and often cruelly persecuted;
but now their condition is greatly improved, and they areadmitted in most...
Formerly (55 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 4:6 Since, then, it is still true that some will beadmitted to that rest,
and that because of disobedience those who formerly had Good News proclaimed...
Free (454 Occurrences)
... 13. (superl.) Invested with a particular freedom or franchise; enjoying certain
immunities or privileges;admitted to special rights; -- followed by of. 14....
Enter (372 Occurrences)
... sea. 2. (vt) To unite in; to join; to beadmitted to; to become a member
of; as, to enter an association, a college, an army. 3. (vt...
Parlour
... roof of the house, with open windows to catch the breeze, and having a door
communicating with the outside by which persons seeking an audience may beadmitted...
Canonicity
... Testament. This, it is obvious, and is on all sidesadmitted, has a long
literary history prior to its final settlement in a canon....
Catechumen
... instruction in the doctrines of Christianity; a neophyte; in the primitive church,
one officially recognized as a Christian, andadmitted to instruction...
Proselyte (2 Occurrences)
... etc.). The Kenites, the Gibeonites, the Cherethites, and the Pelethites
were thusadmitted to the privileges of Israelites. Thus...
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