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Believing in Christ, and committing oneself to Christ [obeying Him] are two different things. According to the biblical evidence given... Nicodemus qualified as a "believer" -- but beyond the gospels... His name isn't mentioned in the New Testament. Neither Nicodemus, nor Joseph of Arimathaea... who was also a "believer."
"...after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus... And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night..." (John 19:38-39).
The Pharisee, Nicodemus, confessed to Jesus, that many others of the Pharisees "believed" in Jesus. But because they possessed a greater fear of the world and what it might think of them, than God, came to Him, secretly, by night:
"There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: the same came to Jesus by night, and said unto Him, Rabbi, WE KNOW THAT THOU ARE A TEACHER COME FROM GOD: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him." (John 3:1-2)
John records other Jews who also "believed" on Jesus, who tried to kill Him [John 8: 30--].
While Nicodemus isn't named among this group... neither is his, nor Joseph of Arimathaea's names mentioned beyond the four gospels regarding any further exploits after Jesus' ascension into heaven.
So, The Bible lists Nicodemus and others as "believers" in Christ, only... nothing is mentioned of them beyond that.
Short AnswerNicodemus became a believer in the Messiah of the Bible.
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What prevented Nicodemus from growing more?
Nicodemus was a secret believer and this hindered him from learning more. Jesus taught him to embrace the kingdom of God.
What became of the pharisee Nicodemus after Jesus' death and resurrection?
After the meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus at night. Nothing else is mentioned in the bible.Another answer:Nicodemus is mentioned twice more after his clandestine meeting with Jesus (John 7:50 and John 19:39), but scripture doesn't reveal what "became" of him after Jesus' resurrection. He is last seen providing the "myrrh and aloes" with which to treat Jesus' body for burial.
Why was nicodemus dissatisfied with life on the farm in mrs frisby and Rats of NIMH?
Nicodemus was dissatisfied with life on the farm because he believed there was more to life than what they had there, and he yearned for greater freedom and purpose. He believed that they could achieve more by using their enhanced intelligence and abilities to live independently from humans. Additionally, he felt a deep desire to uncover the secrets of their past at NIMH and understand their origins.
Does trust andfaithmean the same thing?
Trust meaning is more of a face value thing than fiath. Trust is like you trust the chair your setting in will hold you. You trust that Oranges are Orange. You trust your mom and dad when they tell you something.it's more tangible Faith is more of an unseen thing. You have faith in Jesus, even thoguh you never met him. You have faith that you will make it through some obstacle in life that comes your way.You have faith that God sent his Son to die for our sins so that we might have eternal life. Faith is more of a non tangible type of belief
The devil comes to steal kill and destroy block them to give you life and more abundantly?
This quote is referencing a Bible verse from John 10:10, where Jesus warns of the devil's intentions to harm and destroy. By blocking the devil's influence and embracing Jesus as our source of life, we can experience abundance and fulfillment. It serves as a reminder to stay true to our faith and seek spiritual protection against negative influences.
Was Christian more than a religion?
Yes. Christianity is a religion, but it's the only thing that resist on faith and having Eternal life and believing Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.
Why Jesus Christ is the Chief Agent and Perfecter of your Faith?
Perfecter means completer. Jesus did all that needed to be done for my salvation. I can't improve on or do more to get to be able to go to heaven. He lived a perfect life, then took on the penalty of my sin. I can accept it or reject it, but I can't do more about it, it was all done by Jesus. Therefore He is the perfecter or completer of my faith. Being the Chief Agent, is much the same. He is the only source of my salvation, in John 14:6 He said "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me."
What are the Key Beliefs of the Christian Chruch?
That the Bible is the inerrant Word of God. That God manifests Himself in three persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit. That Jesus was 100% human and 100% God. That Jesus was born of a virgin. That Jesus lived a sinless life, but was tempted as all humans are. That Jesus was crucified and died on the cross, and was resurrected on the third day. That all humans are sinners (with the exception of Jesus) and that faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior is the only way to Heaven. That Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father and intercedes for all who have faith in Him. There are many more key beliefs, they can be found by reading the Bible.
Is Nicodemus mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew?
We really don't know much about who Jesus really was or his family members. We do know about his immediate family, but not much else. We don't really know if Nicodemus was related or not. The biographical details of the life of "Jesus" are probably a later addition to the what biblical scholars call a "sayings" gospel, made up of the teachings of a Jewish Rabbi named Yeshua. Jesus is a greek name. The biographical details of the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) conflict with one another while the teachings agree very closely. This supports the theory that they are based on a theoretical common gospel called "Q", short for "quelle" or the source, and the biographical details were added in much later.
What good news is proclaimed to us in the Gospels?
That God took on human flesh (incarnation of Jesus of Nazareth), came to proclaim the Kingdom of Heaven, suffered and died for our sins, and rose again in destruction of death. Through faith in Him, we are reconciled to God and can live a faithful life. Christ came to set the captives free, those captive to sin. Through faith in Christ, we are given the gift of the Holy Spirit and live a life of love. Jesus said, "I came that they should have life, and have it more fully."
How to obtain salvation?
Oh it is very easy. All you have to do is to believe that Jesus died for your sins on the cross and also rose again. More... The Church if Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints... "All people will be saved from physical death by the grace of God, through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each individual can also be saved from spiritual death as well by the grace of God, through faith in Jesus Christ. This faith is manifested in a life of obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel and service to Christ."
Could you describe the beginning and growth of your faith in Jesus Christ?
Sure! I grew up in a Christian family, so faith in Jesus was always a part of my life. As I grew older, I started to develop a personal relationship with Him through prayer, reading the Bible, and attending church regularly. My faith in Jesus has grown stronger through experiencing His love, grace, and guidance in my life.
