Believe Verb: to be persuaded, therefore to place one’s confidence and trust, signifies reliance upon and not mere credence Because we believe, we put our confidence and trust in Jesus, unquestionably relying on Him!
Believe Jesus is the Son of Man Jn. 8:24, 28 believe, Son of Man Dan. 7:13-14 dominion, eternal kingdom, all people serve Him Because we believe, we serve Jesus!
Believe: Continue in Jesus’ Word Jn. 8:31-32 believe, continue in word 2 Th. 1:8; 2 Th. 2:10-12 obey gospel, love truth, believe truth Because we believe, we continue in Jesus’ word! Result: disciple, know truth, set free.
Believe in His Name Jn. 3:16, 18 believe in Jesus / name Jn. 1:12-13 receive as authority, born again Because we believe, we respect Jesus’ authority! Result: born again – water and Spirit.
Believe: Obey Jesus Heb. 5:9 Jesus, salvation, obey Jn. 3:14-16 bronze serpent, obedience Because we believe, we obey, follow God fully! Jn. 3:36 believe, saved / not obey, lost Jn. 6:29 believe, work of God Jude 1:5; Num. 14:24 follow God fully