¶ Moving From Doubt to Faith
If you're working your way toward belief and away from doubt by now , you must assume that God exists .
2 Peter 3.9 says the Lord does not delay and is not tardy or slow about what he promises , according to some people's conception of slowness , but he is long-suffering or extraordinarily patient toward you , not desiring that any should perish , but that all should turn to repentance . The cornerstone of the Christian faith is a belief that scripture is God's word
¶ Scripture as God's Word
. Psalm 138.2 tells us that God has elevated the word above his own name . So we have the opportunity to tell God that we accept his promises . Luke 1.77 tells us that he has raised up Jesus to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins . At some point faith is just
¶ Addressing Criticism of Bible Belief
believing God . Some critics will say that this is making an idol out of the Bible . It's called bibliolatry , but in fact we learn who Jesus is and what he has done for us in scripture . It is a conscious decision to embrace what God has told us . Acts 4.12 says salvation is found in no one else , for there is no other
¶ Finding Rest in Christ
name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved . It really requires you to at least open your mind to the possibility that it's true . God's plan to reconcile people to himself after sin entered the world is a start . Decide to be bold , lay aside your fears and doubts and find that rest you've been looking for .
Matthew 11 28 says come to me all you who who are weary and burdened , and I will give you rest . One of the great metaphors of the Bible is the strong hand , or the strong arm of God that rescues us from danger . John 10 28 says I give them eternal life . They'll never be lost and no one will snatch them out of my hand .
No one is saying that you will never have a shred of doubt again , but what we can know is that faith comes by hearing , and hearing by the word of God , as outlined
¶ Closing Prayer
in the book of Romans . Jesus Christ is waiting for you and you can be sure of that . Let's pray , father . There are so many lonely people in the world and they want to believe . You've put that in our hearts , god , help them and help us by your spirit . Know that they are loved and that they can have an encounter with you . In Jesus' name , amen .