We live life in troubled times with troubled hearts. Who or what do we believe? The Greek word πιστεύω (pisteuo) is translated believe. It is not just an intellectual exercise. It is an entrusting of one’s self to a person or a cause. The gospel of John uses pisteuo 98 times! “These are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name." This fall may "your heart not be troubled. Believe!” πιστεύω #John #2025
Who is a son, that you know, that you would say is very much like their father?
Lord we live life in troubled times with troubled hearts. Who or what do we believe? You tell us clearly what to believe. You tell us, “These are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name." As we study the book of John, open our hearts and minds to believe. May we encourage one another to truly believe entrusting our lives to you and your will being done. May we strive to lead people to believe in you “the way, the truth, and the life.” Amen
What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of Man?
Jesus is referred to as the “Son of Man” nearly 100 times in the New Testament. In the book of John, “Son of Man” is used 12 times. In fact, ”Son of Man” is the primary title Jesus used when referring to Himself. The ”Son of Man” title is a clear reference to Jesus and was spoken from the lips of Stephen as he was being martyred (Acts 7:56). ”Son of Man” is a: title of humanity. title of humility. title of deity. fulfillment of prophecy.