We should not wonder at...
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We should not wonder at the skepticism of Thomas, who said, "Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, and place my fingers in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in his side, I will not believe." Many Christians fit the role of a "doubting Thomas."
Some seminary students were discussing certain biblical miracles in a classroom one day and the consensus of the group was that the events were natural occurrences which had been given their supernatural distinction by the biblical writer. The professor listened to the argument for a while, but then made these comments.
"I agree with you that the crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites, the story of Jonah, and other biblical stories might have been misinterpreted or exaggerated by the writer, but I disagree with your reasoning. I must point out that if you disbelieve these stories because you think such events are impossible, then you are limiting the power and being of God. And if you do this, then you must question not only the miracle of Christ himself and the deeds attributed to him, but also his resurrection and the role he plays in the ultimate salvation of history's believers, which includes those of us in this classroom! Now, there is nothing wrong in asking questions or, like Thomas, expressing doubt: but weigh the evidence carefully and let the answers come not only with the logic of the mind, but also with the testimony of history and the persuasion of the heart!"
-- Byrd
Some seminary students were discussing certain biblical miracles in a classroom one day and the consensus of the group was that the events were natural occurrences which had been given their supernatural distinction by the biblical writer. The professor listened to the argument for a while, but then made these comments.
"I agree with you that the crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites, the story of Jonah, and other biblical stories might have been misinterpreted or exaggerated by the writer, but I disagree with your reasoning. I must point out that if you disbelieve these stories because you think such events are impossible, then you are limiting the power and being of God. And if you do this, then you must question not only the miracle of Christ himself and the deeds attributed to him, but also his resurrection and the role he plays in the ultimate salvation of history's believers, which includes those of us in this classroom! Now, there is nothing wrong in asking questions or, like Thomas, expressing doubt: but weigh the evidence carefully and let the answers come not only with the logic of the mind, but also with the testimony of history and the persuasion of the heart!"
-- Byrd
