John 16:9

...concerning sin, because they do not believe in me;
(John 16:9)

Three points:

1. Concerning sin

Sin has the idea of missing the mark. The mark is God's Law, His rules. This is summarized nicely in the Ten Commandments. To miss the mark would mean that we cannot live His rules perfectly in thoughts, desires, words, and deeds. The Holy Spirit does the work of conviction.

2. Believe

Believe has the idea of trust. The most common illustration is of the tightrope walker who can not only walk on the cable but also carry and wheel objects. If asked if he is able to do this with a person in the wheelbarrow, all agree, but if asked if they will be that person in the wheelbarrow, no one volunteers. If one did volunteer, that would be the word used here. We have to believe in the Lord Jesus as if our life depends on it.

3. Me

People put their trust in money, government, physicians, friends, themselves, experts(?), science, church, and many other things, but none of these things will forgive sins, take away guilt, or make things right between God and man. Trusting in Jesus can. We must believe in Him everyday for all things; He knows best.