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Most of us can conclude that not all doubts are bad. If we were considering something where we did not have all of the facts, we would want to hold off on accepting it, until we are sure. We hear the mantra in the different Christian denominations today, “Don’t be afraid – just believe.” (Mark 5:36)... Continue Reading →
Romans 4:18-21 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 18 In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.”[1] 19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred... Continue Reading →
1 Peter 5:8-10 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 8 Be sober-minded;[1] be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him and be firm in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being experienced by your brothers in the world. 10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God... Continue Reading →
We find Peter some two years into Jesus’ ministry, rowing through that windy night on the Sea of Galilee. It is true; we cannot know for certain what memories were going through his mind on that night. Peter had experienced so much over the past two years. Jesus had healed the mother-in-law of Peter. He... Continue Reading →
In short, doubt as it relates to God or his Word is when we feel unconvinced or uncertain about some biblical teaching or some trustworthy aspect of God’s Word. Someone might say, “I feel, I think, or I believe that the Bible is unlikely to be completely without error.” Some may have a feeling or... Continue Reading →
Matthew 14:31 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 31 Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” We can draw comfort from the fact that even Jesus’ disciples at times gave way to doubt. (Matthew 14:30; Luke 24:36-39; John 20:24-25) Do not... Continue Reading →