Hymns Based on John 1:11

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to John 1:11

"He came to his own, and those who were his own didn't receive him. But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God's children, to those who believe in his name:"

— John 1:11

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Christmas, Incarnation, Salvation, Advent, Humility. Many worship songs connected to John 1:11 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Christmas
Incarnation
Salvation
Advent
Humility

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn Gentle Mary Laid Her Child

Response Hymn O Jesus, Thou Art Standing

Reflection Hymn Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
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Scripture Reading John 1:11
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Sermon Christmas
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Response Hymn O Jesus, Thou Art Standing
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Reflection Hymn Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
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Closing Hymn Silent Night, Holy Night

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

Gentle Mary Laid Her Child

This Christmas carol provides a textually accessible but deep narrative detailing the mystery of the Incarnation.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing stands among the most beloved Christmas hymns in the English speaking Christian world.

O Jesus, Thou Art Standing

O Jesus, Thou Art Standing is a searching hymn of invitation and repentance.

O Little Town of Bethlehem

O Little Town of Bethlehem is one of the most beloved Christmas hymns in the English speaking Christian world.

Of the Father's Love Begotten

Of the Father's Love Begotten is one of the oldest hymns still sung in Christian worship, offering a profound poetic meditation on the eternal nature of Christ and the mystery of the incarnation.

Silent Night, Holy Night

Silent Night, Holy Night is one of the most beloved Christmas hymns in the Christian world.

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne is a Christmas hymn that turns the Nativity into a personal prayer of welcome to Christ.

Explore Related Hymn Themes

Christmas Incarnation Salvation Advent Humility Invitation Praise Angelic proclamation Angels Assurance Birth of Christ Christian Life Christmas worship Communion with Christ Confession Cosmic worship Cross Discipleship Divine humility Divine redemption Eternal Sonship Faith Grace Incarnation of Christ Jesus Christ Light Love of Christ Messianic Prophecy Nativity Nativity of Christ Obedience Peace Peace and reconciliation Redemption Repentance Second Coming Trinitarian theology Worship