How confidently Nicodemus begins, saying, “We know.” How quickly Jesus uncovers his ignorance, saying to him, “… you do not understand…. you do not receive… you do not believe” (John 3:10-12). This charge is serious. Jesus warns that such unbelief brings certain death.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life…Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God (John 3:16,18).
I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins (John 8:24).
God has always wanted faith.
“Without faith it is impossible to please Him” (Hebrews 11:6).
Now that God has sent His Son, He requires faith in both Father and Son.
“Believe in God; believe also in Me” (John 14:1).
In the Bible there is no difference between “trust,” “faith” and “belief.” These English words often translate the same original Hebrew or Greek word. What is the meaning of that word in Scripture? What is faith?