My life standard is the Bible. I find in the Bible that John the Baptist doubted, yet Jesus pronounced His great compliment about John (Matt. 11:11; Luke. 7:28). Then I read that the great apostle, Thomas, had even more radical doubt. Yet in spite of Jesus’ rebuke for his doubt. it led to Thomas’ glorious recognition of Jesus’ deity (John. 20:28).
At any rate, it appears to be evident that doubt can lead to positive growth in the believer’s life.
I'm frankly tired of "plastic" Christianity that implies that once I believe in Jesus Christ as Savior all my problems straighten out and I have life totally under control. No...no...no...that is not my experience.
Christian doubt, defined as a lack of certainty concerning the teachings of Christianity or one’s relation to them, is a very common and painful problem affecting many believers. The doubt is enough to deal with; we don't need to be battling guilt along with the normal doubt. So, if you have some real doubts about things going on in your life in December of 2008; know that God is with you and you are not out of His good presence because you have some doubts.
God will equip you in His Word, and through Holy Spirit and good counselors to work through and conquer your doubts. You will experience renewed peace as you come through your doubts. I'll even state that you and I will probably have a stronger faith because of our honest working out our doubts.
Yes, I doubt at times.....Oh, and Yes, I believe with all that is in me everything the Bible says about my beginning and my end. My doubts are real, my faith is real and my peace is coming back; but please give me some space for my honest healthy doubts!!!
