I really do. I believe that a carpenter from Nazareth, by the name of Jesus, was the Christ, the Son of God. But my belief goes much deeper than just calling him my Lord and Savior. By believing I must therefore put my trust in Jesus and the things that he believed and taught. Otherwise, my faith is hollow.
Jesus believed the story of Jonah (Ma. 12:40.) He believed the story of Noah (Lu. 17:27). He believed Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible, quoting his writings often (Lu.24:27,44). He believed that God created the world in “the beginning” (Mk. 13:19.) How can I claim faith in Jesus and not believe what he believed and taught?
I believe Jesus died on the cross for my sins, that he arose on the third day, a Sunday morning. I believe he sent his Holy Spirit to guide the 12 Apostles in His teachings after his ascension (Jn. 16:13). I don’t believe in university professors, or television preachers, scientists’ theories, denominational creeds, or Muhammad or Buddha. I believe in Jesus and what he taught. I believe that “He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation, being designated by God.” (He. 5:9, 10.) I believe in Jesus. I really do!
-Dennis Doughty