He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
First Part: He that believeth in him is not condemned. This truth is simple. We are all concerned about our destiny and what we must do to ensure that we are ‘not condemned’. The answer is simple... ‘believeth on him’. Understanding the meaning of ‘believeth on him’ could be a long topic of discussion but the Bible is clear - If you do you... are not condemned.
Second Part: he that believeth not is condemned already. All the translations include this word 'already' or some form of it. This implies that a person is condemned before the commission of good or bad acts. Yes condemnation is not a matter of what we do, it is a matter of the heart.
Third Part: Why then is one condemned?... Because of unbelief. It is not a matter of doing or being good or bad, it’s a matter of believing in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Conclusion: The good news is simple, don't allow anyone to make it too complex for you to follow.
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