The soul willingly accepts Christ as its only Husband, Lord and Saviour. This is called 'receiving' Christ (John 1:12). This does not mean a once-for-all act of the will, but a continual receiving of Christ in abiding with him and owning him to be our Lord for ever. This is when the soul agrees to take Christ on his terms,...
John Owen, Communion With God, P. 59
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