Believing leads to belonging
Acts 2:47 (NKJV) - And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
Ephesians 1:22–23 (MSG) - He is in charge of it all, has the final word on everything. At the center of
all this, Christ rules the church. 23 The church, you see, is not peripheral to the world; the world is
peripheral to the church. The church is Christ’s body, in which he speaks and acts, by which he fills
everything with his presence.
If you believe…you will see
John 3:3–7 (NLT) - Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the
Kingdom of God.” 6 Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual
life. 7 So don’t be surprised when I say, ‘You must
John 20:26–29 (MSG) - Eight days later, his disciples were again in the room. This time Thomas was
with them. Jesus came through the locked doors, stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.” 27
Then he focused his attention on Thomas. “Take your finger and examine my hands. Take your hand
and stick it in my side. Don’t be unbelieving. Believe.” 28 Thomas said, “My Master! My God!” 29 Jesus
said, “So, you believe because you’ve seen with your own eyes. Even better blessings are in store for
those who believe without seeing.”