Is It Okay to Doubt God?

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Doubting Thomas Sermon | John 20:24-31 | Is It Okay to Doubt God? Have you ever wondered, "How do I know I'm saved?" Or asked, "Is it okay to doubt God?" You're not alone — and this message is for you. In this doubting Thomas sermon from Community Bible Church, Pastor Ed Newton unpacks one of the most misunderstood stories in Scripture and shows why doubt doesn't disqualify you from faith. If you've been wrestling with assurance of salvation, this message will help you lock it down for good. Drawing from John 20:24-31, this message tackles the real roots of doubt — separation, sorrow, and skepticism — and shows how doubt isn't just a theological problem. It's a personal one. It disrupts your assurance, distorts your identity, delays your obedience, and can completely derail your mission. Whether you're wrestling with intellectual doubt, emotional doubt, or circumstantial doubt brought on by loss, pain, or unanswered prayer, this message was built for you. But here's the good news. Jesus doesn't shame Thomas for doubting. He shows up eight days later — just for him. One disciple. One moment of personal pursuit. Jesus recreates the exact scene Thomas missed, meets him right where he is, and offers peace, patience, and proof. Thomas goes from "I will never believe" to "My Lord and my God." And church history tells us he eventually died a martyr in India, pierced by a spear — the very kind of wound he once demanded to touch. That's what full conviction looks like. Pastor Ed also gets deeply personal in this one, sharing his own season of doubt in 2001 when he was traveling the country preaching salvation while privately questioning his own. His journey to Israel in the middle of a post-9/11 world to settle his doubt once and for all is raw, honest, and exactly the kind of testimony that reminds us — doubt doesn't disqualify you. It's just an invitation for Jesus to show up. You'll also walk away with a practical four-part salvation test to help you lock down your assurance for good: Decision, Direction, Desire, and Distinction. Because the enemy's greatest tactic isn't stealing your salvation — it's making you doubt you ever had it. As Corrie ten Boom said: "Don't doubt in the dark what God showed you in the light." If you've been tossed around by doubt, isolated by questions, or just going through the motions hoping faith kicks in — this message is for you. Watch to the end. There's something here for you. We are Community Bible Church located in San Antonio, Texas. You may be brand new and want to explore what we are about, or you may have been with us a while but want to learn more. Either way, we are glad you are here! To learn more about Community Bible Church, visit http://www.communitybible.com To connect with us socially: Facebook - https://cbc.social/facebook Twitter - https://cbc.social/twitter Instagram - https://cbc.social/instagram Online Church is a ministry of Community Bible Church. We gather at http://OnlineChurch.com and enjoy good music and a message. We have services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We hope you will find a service or several services that work for you and join us at Online Church. To connect with us socially: Facebook - http://facebook.com/cbconline

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