Step 2:
Believe
Hearing is where it begins…
believing is where it takes root.
When we hear what God has said,
we are called to believe it.
“He who believes in the Son has everlasting life;
and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life…”
— John 3:36
1. What It Means to Believe
To believe means to trust in the truth of God’s Word.
It is more than knowing about it—
it is relying on it with your entire heart trusting what God has said is true.
Belief rests on God’s Word,
not in our own understanding.
“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
— John 20:29
2. Not Blind Faith
Biblical faith is not blind.
It is based on the evidence of God’s Word—
which is true, reliable, and without error.
We believe because God is trustworthy—and His Word has been revealed, not hidden.
“If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater.”
— 1 John 5:9
3. What We Believe
We believe that Jesus is the Christ,
the Son of God,
who died for our sins and rose again.
This is the heart of the gospel—what must be believed.
“That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus…”
— Romans 10:9
REFLECTION:
Do I believe what God has said—
or only what I have heard about Him?
4. Faith That Saves
True belief is never alone.
It leads to obedience, trust,
and a changed life.
Belief, obedience, and salvation are not separate—they are connected.
True belief is never alone—it leads to obedience. Scripture shows that belief, obedience, and salvation are connected.
“You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!”
— James 2:19
but it must lead somewhere.
True belief moves us to respond.
You don't have to rush.
Move at your pace—but keep moving forward.
