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John 3:16
“What does it mean to "believe into" Jesus? This is a distinctive Greek idiom to express the personal relationship of commitment between the believer and Jesus. It is obviously far more than intellectual assent to certain facts, although this is included, or to creedal correctness, although it includes affirmations about Christ. What does it mean to "believe into" Jesus? It means the response of the whole person to the revelation that has been given in Christ. It is more than trust in Jesus or confidence in him; it is an acceptance of Jesus and what he claims to be and a dedication of one's life to him.” - George Eldon Ladd, New Testament Theology