Patrick1966
Well-Known Member
That's a good point. Believe with the heart. (as opposed to the head only)
Although, I suppose "a stone-cold legalist" could open a Bible and become a MORE confirmed believer in their legalism.
We may have seen this happen?
Someone else mentioned the importance of the OBJECT of belief. That is certainly key.
If we believe in something WORTHY of our belief, and believe with our heart, we are pointed in the right direction.
As ambiguous as that seems on paper.
Perhaps the belief that plays out in a transformed and Christ-like life is the best we can hope for?
cc: @Chadrho
My belief is that I'm a sinful, broken, man who needs Jesus to heal me and to take me to be with him, otherwise, I am just dirt.
The funny thing is that my belief didn't come from the Bible. As a very young boy I just sort of understood that God is real. It wasn't until around 6 years ago that I really delved into the Bible to expand my understanding. Reading the Bible did, however, prove beyond any doubt that God is real. Numerous authors, separated by locations and centuries apart all saying the same thing, could have only come about by the Holy Spirit.