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The Difference Between Belief and Faith. (John 4:43-54)
Have you ever spoken to someone about the Lord and felt they didn’t truly know Him, despite their professed belief? This raises an important question: How can someone believe in Jesus and still not truly know Him in a saving faith? This question is crucial for many of us today. Do you believe in Jesus in such a way that you can confidently say, “I know Him” and have eternal life?
To unravel this dilemma, we look at an incident in the life of Christ in John 4:43-54 that highlights the distinction between belief and faith.
Setting the Scene
After spending two days in Samaria, where He was welcomed, Jesus departed for Galilee. John notes that a prophet has no honor in his own country, suggesting resistance to His message in Nazareth. Arriving in Galilee, Jesus is welcomed because the people had seen His miracles in Jerusalem.
The Nobleman’s Request
In Cana, where Jesus had turned water into wine, a royal official’s son lay ill in Capernaum. Hearing that Jesus was in Galilee, the official traveled 20 miles to beg Him to heal his son. Jesus remarked, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe,” addressing the crowd’s need for miracles to believe.
Despite this rebuke, the nobleman persisted, pleading for his son’s life. Jesus responded, “Go, your son will live.” The man believed Jesus’ word and departed. On his way back, his servants met him with the news that his son was living. Inquiring about the timing, he learned it coincided exactly with Jesus’ declaration.
Deeper Belief
The nobleman believed Jesus’ word about his son’s healing, but upon confirming the timing, he and his household believed more profoundly. This deeper belief acknowledged Jesus as the Son of God and the source of eternal l
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