What is the difference between belief and saving belief? The Bible tells us that even demons believe and tremble. So, it is possible that believe that God exists without believing in God. What kind of belief do you have? There is a series of tests in 1 John that we can use to examine ourselves and our faith. We explore these as a series of questions, bearing in mind that no one will perfectly fulfill all of them all the time, but they should reveal a consistent trend that characterizes our lives as we grow in grace.
Scriptures referenced include James 2:19; Acts 8:9-24; Matthew 13:5–7; Matthew 7:21–23; Hebrews 3:16-19; John 6:66-71; Galatians 2:9; Matthew 27:5; 2 Timothy 2:12; Matthew 24:13; 2 Corinthians 13:5; 1 John 1:3, 6-8; 1 John 2:3-5, 15, 29; 1 John 3:3, 5-6, 14, 18-19, 21; 1 John 5:4; and Romans 8:16.
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