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Originally posted by Robin
The so called "head knowledge" idea is really describing a person who has the right knowledge; even agrees with the knowledge -- but at the end of the day does not trust Christ.
Some characters in the Bible/NT exhibiting this were: Judas; Pharisees; the demons.
The Bible doesn't divide head/heart....but it does teach saving faith and false faith as above.
Robin
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Robin, great point. I was actually thinking of one of those examples while reading this thread myself:
Mat 8:29 And behold, they cried out, "What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?"
Mar 5:7 And crying out with a loud voice, he said, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me."
The demons sure acknowledged who Jesus was, and said something "flattering" in a way. They called Him "Son of God' and "Jesus, Son of the Most High God", but sure had not made the profession of faith, though they knew who He was.
Agree with the poster that mentioned Rom 10:9
Rom 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Rom 10:10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.