[CYM] 2.0 Believe or Have Faith in God also in Me

Faith and belief form a foundational theme in Yeshua’s teachings throughout the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In Matthew, Yeshua emphasizes faith as a powerful force capable of performing miracles and overcoming obstacles. He encourages His followers to have faith in God, by saying, according to your faith be it unto you (Matthew 9:29) and teaches that if ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you (Matthew 17:20). Faith is also portrayed as essential for entering the kingdom of heaven, likened to a child’s trust and humility (Matthew 18:3).

Similarly, in Mark, Yeshua calls His followers to believe in God and stresses the importance of unwavering faith, especially in moments of fear or crisis. He tells them, be not afraid, only believe (Mark 5:36) and teaches that when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them (Mark 11:23–24). The book of Mark highlights faith as the key to receiving God’s power and presence in life.

In Luke, faith is shown as the vital element in healing and transformation. Yeshua said to the woman, thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. (Luke 7:50). Also, Yeshua commends the centurion fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole (Luke 7:50).

He assures that even faith as small as a mustard seed can accomplish great things. He says, if ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you (Luke 17:6). Luke connects faith to hope and restoration, reinforcing that trust in Yeshua leads to tangible blessings.

The Gospel of John centers belief on Yeshua Himself as the Son of God and the source of eternal life. Commands like, let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me (John 14:1) and says, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me (John 14:6) show that faith in Yeshua is the gateway to salvation. John highlights the personal and relational nature of belief—trusting Yeshua’s identity and His unity with the Father.

Together, in all four books, i.e. books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John records teaching of Yeshua that faith is both a command and a gift: it requires a deliberate choice to trust God, leading to healing, salvation, and participation in God’s kingdom.