Is believing/faith in Christ Jesus enough?

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mailmandan

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Amen brother.
It is amazing to me how so many continue to believe that to believe in Christ means merely to believe that He is the Son of God.
Even the devils believe and know that (James 2:19). What they do not know and believe in is in Christs Way of Love.

James 2:19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
In James 2:19, we see that the demons believe "mental assent" that "there is one God" but they do not believe/entrust their spiritual well being to Christ; have faith/reliance upon Christ for salvation.

In other words, they do not believe on the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 16:31) and are not saved. *Their trust and reliance is in Satan, as demonstrated by their rebellion in heaven and continuous evil works.
 

louis

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In James 2:19, we see that the demons believe "mental assent" that "there is one God" but they do not believe/entrust their spiritual well being to Christ; have faith/reliance upon Christ for salvation.

In other words, they do not believe on the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 16:31) and are not saved. *Their trust and reliance is in Satan, as demonstrated by their rebellion in heaven and continuous evil works.
If your definition of faith/reliance upon Christ means to believe in those things Christ believes in, which are love, truth, justice, humility, and more, then I am in accord.