What does the Bible say about believe?
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The Bible teaches that believing is trusting God and resting in Jesus Christ for salvation, receiving his promises with humble faith rather than relying on ourselves. John 3:16 and Acts 16:31 proclaim that whoever believes in the Son receives eternal life. Romans 10:10 joins heartfelt faith with confession, while Hebrews 11:6 says faith is essential for drawing near to God. Jesus calls his people to pray believing, as in Mark 11:24 and Matthew 21:22, yet faith is not a tool for controlling God but confidence in his wise will. Romans 15:13 shows that God himself fills believers with joy, peace, and hope through faith.
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- Hebrews 11:6
Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.
- Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them.
- John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
- Matthew 21:22
All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."
- Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Acts 16:31
They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household."
- John 20:29
Jesus said to him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and have believed."
- Mark 5:36
But Jesus, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, "Don't be afraid, only believe."
- Mark 9:23
Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes."
- Romans 10:10
For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
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