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- Dictionarydoubting Thomas/daʊtɪŋˈtɒməs/
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- 1. a person who is sceptical and refuses to believe something without proof: "I was a real doubting Thomas. I didn't believe the stuff would work"
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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.
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.
Sep 28, 2022 · The doubt of Thomas is described in the Church hymns as "blessed," for it was not a doubt of resistance to truth, but one that desperately desired a truthful answer. A doubt which gave birth to faith when the answer was revealed.
Nov 17, 2023 · Who Is Doubting Thomas? The story of “doubting Thomas” is found in John 20, just after Christ has risen from the dead and has appeared to the other 10 disciples in a locked room (only Judas Iscariot, the betrayer who ultimately took his life, and Thomas were absent).
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.
“Doubting Thomas?” I think it’s unfortunate that Thomas has the label “Doubting Thomas” because he was never called that in the Bible. That is a label that we have put on him and I do think it’s a bit unfair to him.
Feb 5, 2021 · Like many people today, Thomas the Apostle of Jesus doubted the resurrection without evidence. Learn how he became known as Doubting Thomas.
