Experiencing doubt
What is the definition of doubt?
a feeling of uncertainty or loss of confidence in someone or something
Can fear cause doubt?
Yes
Why is doubt not a bad thing?
It can lead to spiritual growth
Does doubt mean you're doing something wrong and you need to fix your faith?
No, doubt is normal
When we experience a emotional high, does that feeling ever fade?
Yes
What distractions in our daily lives can cause us to forget God?
-assignments
-extracurricular activities
-social media
-movies
-friends
What is one reason why you might be experiencing doubts?
lack of proper knowledge or understanding
What is experiential doubt?
doubts that come from past experiences
What is practical atheism?
Believeving in the existence of God but living as if he doesn’t exist
How may doubts arise?
-We think christianity needs more credibility
-When arguments that once persuaded us to believe are proven faulty or insignificant
Satan often uses ______ against us to cause to doubt God's goodness
Emotions
Why does scripture urge us to meditate on God's truth?
Because forgetting God is easy when we live a busy life
What are three ways to attend to your doubt?
-Remind yourself that doubt is not a bad thing
-Examine your doubt
-Pray
-Read scripture
-Doubt your doubts
-Don’t doubt alone
What kinds of past experiences may make it difficult for someone to believe in christianity?
-Trauma
-People who have had struggles with their fathers
-People who have only met judgmental Christians
Why should we doubt our doubts?
Your doubts don’t always tell you the truth about reality