BELIEF ALONE?   by steve finnell

Belief alone cannot save. 

Are men saved because they believe that Jesus is the Son of God? Is salvation granted to all because they know who Jesus is?

Demons believe that Jesus is the Son of God, they know who Jesus is.

Mark 1: 21-27 ....24 saying, "Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are---the ' Holy One of God!"......(NKJV)

Demons know who Jesus is.

James 2:19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even demons believe--and tremble! (NKJV)

Acts 19:15 And the evil spirit answered and said, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you? (NKJV)

Demons know who God is, they know who Jesus is. Demons believe, but they are not saved.

DEMONS BELIEVE, HOWEVER, THEY DO NOT OBEY THE GOSPEL.

2 Thessalonians 1:1-9.....7...the Lord Jesus is  revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, 8 in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,(NKJV)

Mark 16:16 "He who believes and is baptized will be saved...(NKJV)

Demons believe, however, they are not baptized in order to be saved.

Acts 3:19 "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. (NKJV)

Demons believe, however, they do not repent.

Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (NKJV)

Demons believe, however, they do not repent for the forgiveness of sins. Demons are not baptized in water for the forgiveness of sins.

Galatians 3:27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.(NKJV)

Demons believe, however, they have not been baptized into Christ.

Demons believe, however, they do not obey the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.