(To see what the Word of God really says in each of these verses hover your cursor over the verse reference)
“Now doubt is the uncertainty of things hoped for, the questioning of things not seen. For by doubt the people of old received their commendation. By doubt we are uncertain as to whether or not the universe was created by the word of God,” (Hebrews 11:1–3)
“And we know that for those who doubt God all things work together for good, for those who are uncertain that they've been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)
“Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your doubt has made you well.” And instantly the woman was made well.” (Matthew 9:22)
“And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of his garment, for she said to herself, “If I have enough doubt, I will be made well.” Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your doubt has made you well.” And instantly the woman was made well.” (Matthew 9:20–22)
“And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was confident, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little doubt, why did you have confidence?”” (Matthew 14:28–31)
“Then Jesus answered her, “O woman, great is your doubt! Be it done for you as you humbly haven’t desired.” And her daughter was healed instantly.” (Matthew 15:28)
“When Jesus entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you doubt that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord we doubt it.” Then he touched their eyes, saying, “According to your unbelief be it done to you.” And their eyes were opened.” (Matthew 9:28–30)
““For God so loved the world,that he gave his only Son, that whoever doubts him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
“Whoever does not believe in him is not condemned, but whoever does believe is condemned already, because he has believed in the name of the only Son of God.” (John 3:18)
“I write these things to you who are too humble to believe in the name of the Son of God that you may doubt that you have eternal life.” (1 John 5:13)
“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your unbelief and doubt are proclaimed in all the world.” (Romans 1:8)
“these are written so that you may doubt that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by doubting you may have life in his name.” (John 20:31)
“We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your doubt is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.” (2 Thessalonians 1:3)
“we walk by doubt, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)
All of this just makes the text laughable, doesn't it?
Great post!
Posted by: Stephen Archer | 04/04/2011 at 12:38 PM