what do you believe about these two verses in John 2:23 and 24
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“And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.”
Romans 8:27 KJV
“Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.
But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.”
John 2:23- 25 KJV
“For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.”
Mark 7:21-23 KJV
“But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.”
1 Thessalonians 2:4 KJV
And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts:
if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”
1 Chronicles 28:9 KJV
“Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.”
Psalm 7:9 KJV
He saw and sees through us and searches our hearts by his word Every thought is open to him before his eyes. It is a pure heart that is required.
those in Jerusalem eventually most turned and called for his crucifixion turned from their belief and he saw that in their hearts. If our hearts are full of lust, greed , pride , selfishness , coveting and desires of the flesh we aren’t going to be acceptable for him to come live within our hearts.
we need to cleanse our hearts by the purging of gospel doctrine to make a place for him to abide with us by the spirit. If we continue on in lustful desires and imaginations , greed , pride and self promotions it’s like asking him to Live in a sinful temple and among all the offenses he has warned us for ages to part from.
Those two verses are explaining that outward righteousness and even belief outwardly because of seeing miracles isn’t what he’s wanting but he’s wanting to see an acceptable heart that he can dwell in
“And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.”
Romans 8:27 KJV
“Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.
But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.”
John 2:23- 25 KJV
“For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.”
Mark 7:21-23 KJV
“But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.”
1 Thessalonians 2:4 KJV
And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts:
if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”
1 Chronicles 28:9 KJV
“Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.”
Psalm 7:9 KJV
He saw and sees through us and searches our hearts by his word Every thought is open to him before his eyes. It is a pure heart that is required.
those in Jerusalem eventually most turned and called for his crucifixion turned from their belief and he saw that in their hearts. If our hearts are full of lust, greed , pride , selfishness , coveting and desires of the flesh we aren’t going to be acceptable for him to come live within our hearts.
we need to cleanse our hearts by the purging of gospel doctrine to make a place for him to abide with us by the spirit. If we continue on in lustful desires and imaginations , greed , pride and self promotions it’s like asking him to Live in a sinful temple and among all the offenses he has warned us for ages to part from.
Those two verses are explaining that outward righteousness and even belief outwardly because of seeing miracles isn’t what he’s wanting but he’s wanting to see an acceptable heart that he can dwell in
Online Bible Commentary says this:
Jesus was careful not to "entrust" Himself to the people in Jerusalem. Jesus had a supernatural wisdom for knowing people's hearts and minds. He knew that many of them were only interested in entertainment. Jesus' conversations with the Pharisees, and His miracles, certainly provided a good show. Over time, people would fall away as they realized that fireworks were not the main purpose of Christ's ministry. God doesn't jump through hoops, simply to keep us amused.
Also, those who say "only a miracle will make me believe," probably won't believe even if they see one (Luke 16:30–31). Simple intellectual belief is not the same as saving faith. The gospel requires each person to trust in Christ, not merely admit that He exists, or that He has power. It's likely that these unspecified signs from verse 23 are what inspired Nicodemus to seek Jesus out, as described in John chapter 3. He knew that true miracles were messages from God, and that only someone bringing God's message could do the things Christ did.
What does John 2:24 mean? - Online Bible Commentary
I agree with this interpretation.....
Jesus was careful not to "entrust" Himself to the people in Jerusalem. Jesus had a supernatural wisdom for knowing people's hearts and minds. He knew that many of them were only interested in entertainment. Jesus' conversations with the Pharisees, and His miracles, certainly provided a good show. Over time, people would fall away as they realized that fireworks were not the main purpose of Christ's ministry. God doesn't jump through hoops, simply to keep us amused.
Also, those who say "only a miracle will make me believe," probably won't believe even if they see one (Luke 16:30–31). Simple intellectual belief is not the same as saving faith. The gospel requires each person to trust in Christ, not merely admit that He exists, or that He has power. It's likely that these unspecified signs from verse 23 are what inspired Nicodemus to seek Jesus out, as described in John chapter 3. He knew that true miracles were messages from God, and that only someone bringing God's message could do the things Christ did.
What does John 2:24 mean? - Online Bible Commentary
I agree with this interpretation.....
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