John 1:12

But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name:

Where you find this verse

What does it mean to be born again?→What is the difference between being born again and being baptized?→What does it mean that we were made for relationship?→Why did God become a man?→What does it mean to be a child of God?→Can I seek God on my own?→

That reaches back to this verse

The same thread (this verse)Romans 8:15-16

The right to become God's children given to all who received Him, sealed by the Spirit of adoption.

“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;”

The same thread (this verse)Galatians 4:6-7

Believing gave the right to become children; adoption gives the Spirit who makes the relationship a cry.

“And 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.”