While some did believe, the overall reaction was one of unbelief, despite the many miracles. When people say they would believe if they saw miracles they are probably talking nonsense.
John explains this by two quotes from Isaiah, 53:1 and 6:10. The first is the great prophecy telling of Christ's sacrificial death, and the second is the vision that Isaiah had of the throne of God. When someone rebels against God their heart is hardened. In a sense they get what they want. They don't want anything to do with God, so God gives them their wish. The tragedy is that if they turned to God they would be healed.
There were some who did believe, but they were afraid to admit it for fear of the Pharisees.
When we believe in Jesus we believe in the Father. Jesus is the only way to the Father.
John explains this by two quotes from Isaiah, 53:1 and 6:10. The first is the great prophecy telling of Christ's sacrificial death, and the second is the vision that Isaiah had of the throne of God. When someone rebels against God their heart is hardened. In a sense they get what they want. They don't want anything to do with God, so God gives them their wish. The tragedy is that if they turned to God they would be healed.
There were some who did believe, but they were afraid to admit it for fear of the Pharisees.
When we believe in Jesus we believe in the Father. Jesus is the only way to the Father.
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