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.Nicodemus was a secret believer and this hindered him from learning more. Jesus taught him to embrace the kingdom of God.
Nicodemus' coming to Jesus at night signifies his curiosity and desire to learn more about Jesus without drawing attention from others. This encounter leads to a discussion on being born again and the spiritual rebirth, highlighting the importance of seeking and understanding spiritual truths.
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.
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.
Oh, dude, no way! Nicodemus doesn't mean devil. Nicodemus was actually a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council who came to Jesus at night in the Bible. So, yeah, Nicodemus is definitely not synonymous with the devil. Like, totally different vibes, man.
Jesus' secret disciple is often considered to be Nicodemus, a Pharisee who appears in the Gospel of John. He visited Jesus at night to discuss spiritual matters, indicating his desire to learn more while also fearing the repercussions of being associated with Jesus publicly. Nicodemus later defended Jesus before the Sanhedrin and helped prepare His body for burial, showcasing his loyalty and belief in Jesus despite the risks involved.
Nicodemus (John 3:1+2 /John 19:39/John 12:42)
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
It's more like Jesus Christ found me. We lived across the street from a Bible believing New Testament church. Many good Christians there taught me the Bible and introduced me to Jesus Christ. I understood the plan of salvation and thought I was "in" because I went to church a lot. The Holy Spirit told me "not so". At that point, I accepted Jesus as my Savior, that he died for me on the cross. I asked him into my heart. A few years later, I recommitted my life to Jesus and began studying the Scriptures in the Bible in detail from Genesis to Revelations. For the first time, I was able to put the entire picture together of God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and their relationship to humankind. I began to know Jesus more as a person and he began working more miracles in my life that I never imagined before. My faith in Jesus Christ grew each day and he's still teaching my new things every day.
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.
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."
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.