Believers

In the Bible, the term "believers" generally refers to individuals who have faith in Jesus Christ and accept Him as their Lord and Savior. This concept is rooted in the New Testament, where belief is central to salvation and relationship with God. For instance, John 3:16 states, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse emphasizes that belief is not merely intellectual assent but involves trust and reliance on Christ for salvation.The term also encompasses a broader community of faith, as seen in Acts 2:44, where the early church is described as "all the believers were together and had everything in common." Here, "believers" signifies not just individual faith but also a collective identity and unity among those who follow Christ. The concept of believers is further reinforced in passages such as Ephesians 2:8-9, which explains that salvation comes through faith, highlighting that believers are those who have accepted God’s grace. Thus, in biblical context, believers are characterized by their faith, community, and transformation through the Holy Spirit.

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Temporary Believers

By Ernest C. Reisinger

8659:04

MRK 8:6LUK 8:4LUK 8:13HEB 6:4

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the parable of the sower, which is considered a key parable in the Bible. The parable is found in Matthew 13, Mark 4, and Luke, with slight variations. The preacher explains that the parable teaches about four different types of people represented by the soil. These four types include those whose minds are not changed despite their awakened conscience, those who turn back to their old ways when the guilt wears off, those who are choked by the thorns of life, and those who receive the word of God and bear fruit. The preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding this parable as it serves as a foundation for understanding other parables in the Bible.