What actions demonstrate belief in Jesus as "the Holy One of God"? Scripture Focus – John 6:67-69 “So Jesus asked the Twelve, ‘Do you want to leave too?’ Simon Peter replied, ‘Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.’” Actions That Demonstrate True Belief • Remain when others walk away – When the crowd found Jesus’ teaching hard (John 6:60-66), many “turned back and no longer walked with Him.” Genuine believers keep following, even when the path is difficult (cf. Hebrews 10:38-39). – Staying power shows we value Christ above comfort. • Receive His words as life-giving truth – Peter anchors his loyalty in Jesus’ “words of eternal life.” Belief is shown by hungering for Scripture, learning it, and shaping decisions by it (Psalm 119:97; Matthew 4:4). – Listening turns into doing (James 1:22). • Publicly confess His identity – Peter speaks out: “You are the Holy One of God.” Faith is not silent; it confesses Christ before others (Romans 10:9-10; Matthew 10:32). – Words align with the heart’s conviction and invite accountability. • Abandon alternative sources of hope – “To whom would we go?” Belief renounces all rival saviors—self-reliance, religious rituals, cultural approval—and clings to Christ alone (Acts 4:12; Galatians 2:20). • Obey His commands – Calling Jesus “Holy” recognizes His authority. The natural outflow is obedience (John 14:15; 1 Peter 1:15-16). – Holiness in lifestyle mirrors the Holy One we trust. • Endure with expectant hope – Peter’s confidence rests in eternal life promised by Jesus. Faith perseveres through trials, looking ahead to the fulfillment of that promise (1 Peter 1:3-9; 2 Timothy 4:7-8). Supporting Snapshots from the Rest of Scripture • John 20:31 – Believing Jesus is “the Christ, the Son of God” leads to life; the same belief sustains ongoing discipleship. • 1 John 5:1-5 – Faith in Jesus overcomes the world and expresses itself in loving obedience. • Luke 9:23 – Following the Holy One involves daily self-denial and cross-bearing. • James 2:17 – Living actions validate living faith. Putting It Together Belief in Jesus as the Holy One of God is not a mere moment of mental agreement. It is a settled, lived-out loyalty that: • Stays with Him, whatever others choose, • Feasts on His life-giving words, • Speaks His name unashamedly, • Relinquishes every substitute savior, • Obeys His holy standards, and • Perseveres until faith becomes sight. Such actions, flowing from a heart convinced of His identity, continually affirm that He alone is worthy of trust, worship, and lifelong allegiance. |
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