A doubting Thomas is a skeptic who refuses to believe without direct personal experience – a reference to the Gospel of John's depiction of the Apostle Thomas, who, in John's account, refused to believe the resurrected Jesus had appeared to the ten other apostles until he could see and feel Jesus's crucifixion wounds.

27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” 28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Jun 18, 2019 · Thomas is most known for his role in the Gospel of John, which earned him the moniker “Doubting Thomas.” And while the nickname is often used as a critique of his lack of faith, the reality is that he wasn’t the only one who had doubts about Jesus’ resurrection from the dead.

Sep 28, 2022 · In hymns of the Church, Christ says to Thomas, "Your doubt will teach My Passion and Resurrection to all," and we affirm that his doubt "brought the hearts of believers to knowledge." The conversion of Thomas' doubt into faith led him to the clearest confession of Christ's divinity, addressing Jesus as " My Lord and my God."

Mar 4, 2024 · This article explores "Doubting" Thomas, one of Jesus' apostles, famously known for his initial disbelief in Jesus' resurrection. Through a closer examination of Scripture, we uncover the true essence of Thomas's doubts and how his eventual belief provides valuable lessons for Christians today.

Jan 4, 2022 · Doubting Christians have two things doubting Thomas did not have—the indwelling Holy Spirit and the written New Testament. By the power of both the Spirit and the Word, we can overcome doubts and, like Thomas, be prepared to follow our Lord and Savior and give all for Him, even our lives (John 11:16).

Nov 17, 2023 · “Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.’ Thomas said to him, ‘My Lord and my God!’” (John 20:27-28). Thomas had doubted the others had seen the resurrected Jesus.

Jan 14, 2024 · Thomas was one of Jesus’ twelve disciples, but he is most well known for doubting Jesus’ resurrection until he saw proof with his own eyes, earning him the nickname “Doubting Thomas.” In this comprehensive article, we will examine Thomas’ story step-by-step, from his calling by Jesus to follow him, to his reactions after Jesus ...

Mar 25, 2024 · Have you ever been called a “doubting Thomas”? It’s a phrase that’s seeped into our culture through the scriptural story of the Apostle Thomas in the Gospel of John. It refers to a skeptic, someone who refuses to believe anything without personal experience. But …

Mar 31, 2024 · First, the story of doubting Thomas stands late, alone and in tension with the earliest account of Jesus’ appearance in Galilee, not Jerusalem (cf. Mk. 16:7). Second, Thomas’ proclamation, ‘My Lord and my God’ seems suspiciously suited, not only to John’s Christology, but to Domitian’s divine claim. 3