"Unless ye have believed in vain", or words similar, are frequently used in scripture. There are those who have believed that their 'belief' can save them.
That's like saying I can fly because I believe I can. Putting my faith in my belief in this case would be rather pointless as I indeed cannot fly. But if I believe I can fly because I know an airplane can fly, and if I get on an airplane I will indeed fly, that makes all the difference.
I am saved because Jesus saves. His death, burial, and resurrection for me has saved me. I am not saved simply because I believe, but because my belief is rooted in Someone Who is capable of saving me from my sin, and indeed has.
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