Common Christian problems

John 20:24-31

1. How did Jesus respond to Thomas's doubts?

Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.

So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!"

But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it."

A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" 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!"

Mark 9:24; Romans 10:17

2. How can doubts be resolved?

Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

To resolve doubts, we must believe in order to overcome our unbelief.