Belief
What Comes First, Belief or God’s Choosing? – 1 Peter 2:6-9a
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Repeatedly in the Scripture, we find the call to believe, a call that, to me, does not make sense if it is something I am destined for.
Through Belief in the Truth – 2 Thessalonians 2:13
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What is the truth that some believe and others reject? Jesus said he was the truth–the only way to the Father (John 14:6).
Unless the Father Draws Them – John 6:44
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The Father enables belief on our part but does not require it. But all who respond in faith to the Father’s drawing have eternal life.
To Believe and to Profess – Romans 10:9-10
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What must I do to be saved? I need to publicly confess Jesus as Lord. And I need to surrender my life to the one God raised from the dead.
They’ve Had too Much Wine – Acts 2:13
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Those unwilling to believe dismissed Pentecost as just too much wine. How like our world today in rationalizing away unwelcome truths.
The Importance of Having Right Beliefs
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As a Christian, how important are 'right beliefs'? Does it really matter what I believe so long as Jesus is my savior and I live a good life?
A Faith to Live By: An Active Faith – Hebrews 11:1-2
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Hebrews 11 provides a definition of biblical faith. It is a confidence and assurance that results in actions that demonstrate your hope.
The Hiddenness of God: An Objection to God’s Existence
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Why does God seem hidden? Does he not want us to believe that he exists? Or does he want more? To have us respond to him in faith and love.
What Must I Do to Be Saved? Believe in Jesus!
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What must I do to be saved? This is the most important question a person can ask. And the answer? Believe on, put your trust in, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Lord, I Believe, Help My Unbelief – Mark 9:24
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I believe; at least intellectually. But unfortunately, my belief does not always translate well into practical terms. Lord, help my unbelief!
An Unexpected Answer to Prayer – Luke 1:18
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How do you respond when your prayer is answered in an unexpected way? Do you doubt, like Zechariah? Or rejoice in what God is doing?
Abram Believed the Lord – Genesis 15:6
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Abraham had every reason in the world to doubt what God had promised him. But he believed, and God counted that belief as righteousness.
