Here are the completed notes from the morning service July 5, 2015
Scripture: John 20:24-31, Mark 16:9-11
5 Primary Areas Where Doubts and Questions Arise:
- The existence of God
- The Word of God
- The love of God
- The goodness of God
- The involvement of God
Reasons:
- Temperment
- Focus on circumstances (Matthew 14)
- Feelings (I John 1:9)
- Negatives dominate our thoughts
- Disappointment (John 11)
- Ignorance of God’s ways (Isaiah 55:8-9)
- Demonic attack (Ephesians 6:16)
- The World system (culture)
Responses:
- Surrender to doubts
- Depression
- Worry
- Hindrance to sharing your faith
- Disobedience
- Unwillingness to truly come to grips with the problem
- Departure from the faith
Sustained Faith:
- Motivated to seek God
- Faith is strengthened