The Truth Doesn't Care What You Believe

Read John 9:18-27

Context: This is part of John's introduction to his gospel and the foundation upon which it is based.

Text:

10He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13children born not of natural descent,[a] nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.
14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only,[b] who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (NIV)

Footnotes:
a. John 1:13 Greek of bloods
b. John 1:14 Or the Only Begotten

taken from http://www.biblegateway.com/

There have been many firm beliefs in history that have been dashed on the rocks. The world is flat; the earth is the center of the universe and all things revolve around it; the Roman empire could not be beaten; the Titanic could not sink.

In every case, it didn't matter how strongly you believed these things to be true, they weren't.

The opposite is also true -- no matter how firmly you believe something to be a lie or a legend, the truth is not based on your conviction. It is simply the truth.

In our class on Sunday, each table discussed the evidence we'd heard about Christ and we were asked to make a decision. Not surprisingly, all tables unanimously agreed that Jesus is the Christ.

In this situation it is pretty obvious what the answer should be, and I'm sure there were a few folks who may still be unconvinced but they were embarrassed to say something. Regardless of what we may say in public, we are each held accountable for the beliefs we hold in our hearts.
The Bible says that if we only believe, we will truly become sons (and daughters) of God. All we have to do is believe! Often easier said than done. Believing that Jesus is the Christ causes us to throw out prior beliefs about right and wrong, about the ability for one to be resurrected, about our true future.

Only God can clear away the doubt and reveal the truth. If you still have questions, continue to seek out the truth. Ask for wisdom and faith. The more you seek Him, the more He will show you the truth.