John 9:35-38

35 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when He had found him, He said to him, “Do you believe in the Son of God?”

36 He answered and said, “Who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?”

37 And Jesus said to him, “You have both seen Him and it is He who is talking with you.”

38 Then he said, “Lord, I believe!” And he worshiped Him.

“Do You Believe in the Son of God?”

Jesus heard about the man’s excommunication and went and found him. He asked the man if he believed in the Son of God? When I first read this, I thought… doesn’t he know that the one who healed him is the Son of God? But I realized that the man had never actually seen Jesus. The man is willing to believe in the Son of God, as his response reveals. Paraphrasing, he said, “Show me who He is so that I can believe in Him.” The belief that Jesus was asking this man about was not just a casual acknowledgement. It was fully and completely trusting the Son of God with his life, and fully and completely obeying Him. It was a lifelong commitment. It was putting Him first.

Jesus said to the man, “You are looking at the Son of God, and you are talking to the Son of God.” When the man heard this, he immediately confessed that Jesus was the Son of God. He said, “Lord, I believe!” Then he worshiped Jesus. Think about the progression of the man’s belief. Jesus went from being a man to a prophet, and finally, to the LORD, the Son of God, whom he worshiped on the spot. The man would have never been able to see without the light of Jesus. The Pharisees would never see the light of Jesus, even though He was right in front of them, because they didn’t want to see Him. The world today is in the same boat as the Pharisees were. They don’t want to see the light of the world. They love the darkness too much to open their eyes. We just have to keep shining the light of Jesus and pray that more eyes will be opened to the truth.

God means for everyone to learn what the Bible teaches about being saved. It only takes an open heart for Jesus and a willingness to put away what we’ve been taught in the past, and truly read what God’s Word says for ourselves… and then accept what it says and obey it. If I can help you in any way, I would love to! Are you walking in the light? Are you in Christ? Are you saved? If you aren’t, or if you’re not sure if you are, I’d love to help you. Are you a member of the Lord’s church, but are struggling spiritually in your walk with Christ? If you are… believe me, I’ve been there many times, and I’d love to help you. If you have any questions, please reach out. 

I love God’s Word. It challenges me to be better… to do more in His service. It is interesting and keeps me on the edge of my seat, wondering what will happen next. It gives me confidence and builds me up, and it brings me to my knees when my soul needs convicting! Thank you, Father, for the wonderful gift of Your Word!

God’s Plan of Salvation

Below is the plan God has outlined in His Word for humankind to receive His grace, which leads to salvation and an eternity with God in heaven. This plan is straight from the Bible. 

We have to hear His word. (Romans 10:17) 

Upon hearing the message of Jesus, we believe it. (Mark 16:16) 

Then, we confess Jesus’ name before men. (Matthew 10:32) 

Next, we repent of our sins. (Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19) 

Finally, we are baptized into Christ for the remission of our sins.  (Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:16, Romans 6:3-4, Acts 22:16, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Galatians 3:26-27) After baptism, God adds us to His church. (Acts 2:47)