Doubting
/DOWT-ing/
Summary
Wavering in faith or uncertainty about God's truth, power, or promises, which Scripture warns against as hindering prayer and receiving from God.
☩Dangers of Doubt
James warns that the doubter is 'like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed' and should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Jesus rebuked His disciples for their lack of faith and little faith. When Peter doubted while walking on water, he began to sink.
Key verses:James 1:6-8Matthew 14:31Matthew 8:26Mark 4:40
☩Overcoming Doubt
Thomas doubted until he saw the risen Christ, who said, 'Be not faithless, but believing.' Faith comes by hearing the word of God. Jude exhorts believers to have compassion on those who doubt, 'making a difference.' God is able to keep us from falling.
Key verses:John 20:27-29Romans 10:17Jude 1:22Jude 1:24
Related Verses72 mentions
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Doubt," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. II (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Doubt," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).