John 20:31
But I wrote about some of the things he did so that you can believe that Jesus is the Christ, the special man that God promised to send to save us, and so that you can believe that he is God’s son. And if you believe in him, you will live with God for ever.
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Psalms 2:7God’s special boss said, “I will tell you this important thing that God said to me. He said, ‘You are my son. Now people will know that I am your father.
Matthew 4:3At that time the devil came to him and said, “If you are the son of God, tell these stones to turn into loaves of bread.”
Luke 1:4You already heard some of this, but I want you to know the right story, and I want you to be sure about it.
John 1:49Nathaniel said, “Teacher. You are the one we have been waiting for. You are the son of God, and you will be the big boss for all of us Israel people.”
John 3:18If anyone believes in God’s son, then God will not say they are guilty. But if anyone does not believe in him, God has already said they are guilty. You see, they do not believe in God’s only son, his special son.
Matthew Henry on John 20:27-31
The Incredulity of Thomas. 26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are… Read the whole commentary →