Personal Spirituality and Faith

What to Do
with Doubt
Steps to Christ
Chapter 12
 y trou bl es t ho se who
ro blem e sp ec ia ll
1. What p 1 05 ) 
th e Ch ri stia n lif e? (
are yo un g in

They cannot explain, even understand the bible.

 t Go d are esta blished
t hree fact s ab ou
2. What  5 ) 
a bl e te st im on y? (10
by reason

His Existence, His Character and His Word.

 h as no t rem oved the

o yo u t h in k God
3. Why d
l it y of doub t? (1 0 5 )
possibi

For us to seek the truth because those who know

the truth will find plenty evidence on which the
rest is their faith.

 f ait h mu st rest upon

he sen ten ce: "O u r
4. Finish t
Evide nc e ." ( 10 5 )
u b e li ev e t hi s m ea ns ?
What do y o

For us to seek the truth because those who know

the truth will find plenty evidence on which the
rest is their faith.

 Go d 's p urp oses can we

5. How mu ch of
under sta nd ? (1 0 6)

As much of His purposes as it is for our good to

know.

 ha t sh ou ld th e g re a t
ha n t o do ub t, w
6. Rather t o ? ( 10 6,
h e Bib le cau se u s t o d
mysteries of t
107)

se n te d t o us to h a v e b o t h w isd o m
st e rie s o f t h e bib le p re
The great my m yst e riou s
tru st H is om n ip o te n t a s th is a re H is
and knowledg e . W e m ust
. It sh o uld insp ire o ur f a ith as it is
divine characte r a n d H is p ro v id e nce
th e r t h an we d ou b t it .
the word Of God, ra

 ut h i s adapted to all
n how B ib le tr
7. Explai
cl as ses ( 10 7)

e hu m a n m in d to fu lly
Bible truth is too deep for th
e h um ble st a n d un cu ltu red to
comprehend. It enables th
e si nce re se e k er fo r tr uth
discern it. Amd it inspires th
w ith reve ren ce a nd fa ith .

 e ac t t o the f act th at
sh ould th e b e lie v er r
8. How o t b e
n t he B ib le th at cann
there are m yst e ries i
unders t oo d ? ( 1 0 8)

ill study cLosely the teachings of the Bible. Do

We should st
ent and d ef e ated and d o no t f e el
not feel impati
de rsta nd the in spire d w o rd s, bu t
humiliated as we do not un
od sh all reve al th e trut h to us .
to wait patiently until G

 els re act to no t b eing

d o ske p tic s an d in fid
9. How ? (1 0 8)
ery th ing in th e B ibl e
able to unde rsta nd e v

They urge argum en ts against th e Bible and

reject th e w ord of Go d.

 h eo ri es an d d oct rine s
y are th ere po p ula r t
10. Wh b ut do
co m e f ro m th e B ible ,
that are sup po sed to
not? (1 0 8 , 10 9)

io n in it s t ea ch ing , an d
They have no foundat
ry to the whole te n or o f in sp ira tio n w h ich
con tra
le xit y to h um a n m in d s.
cause doubt and perp

 e in gs w ill n ev er h av e
it th a t c rea ted b
111. Why is w ork s? (10 9 )
nd in g o f G od a nd His
a full unders ta

Created beings will never have a full understanding of God and His
works because of his limited and human knowledge. Acknowledging
that we cannot fully comprehend the great truths of the Bible is also
admitting that the finite mind is inadequate to grasp the infinite––
the purposes of Omniscience.
 derstand God's Word?
nly can we un
12. How o
(109)

We can attain an understanding of God's word only through the

illumination of that Spirit by which the word was given. In
Corinthians 2:11,10, the scripture reads, "The things of God
knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God;" "for the Spirit
searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God."
 : "G od de sire s m an to
nish th e se nte nc e
13. Fi __ __ __."
_ __ __ _ __ ___ _ _ __ _
exercise his_ _ __ _ _
(109)

"God desires man to exercise his reasoning powers, and the

study of the Bible will strengthen and elevate the mind as no
other study can."
 a d th e B ibl e in a way
it possib le to re
14. How is )
a y c au se inju ry ? (1 1 0
that m

When the word of God is opened without reverence and without prayer; when
the thoughts and affections are not fixed upon God, or in harmony with His
will, the mind is clouded with doubts; and in the very study of the Bible,
skepticism strengthens. In order to arrive at truth, we must have a sincere desire
to know the truth and a willingness of heart to obey it. And all who come in
this spirit to the study of the Bible will find abundant evidence that it is
God's word, and they may gain an understanding of its truths that will make
them wise unto salvation.
 al ca us e o f do ub t and
15. What is the re
in m os t c a se s? ( 11 1)
skepticis m

The real cause of doubt and skepticism, in most cases, is the

love of sin. The teachings and restrictions of God's word are
not welcome to the proud, sin-loving heart, and those who are
unwilling to obey its requirements are ready to doubt its
authority.
 at tr ut h in the study
ly can we arr iv e
16. How on
of the B ib le ? (1 11 )

To arrive to truth, we must have a genuine

desire to know the truth as well as a
committed heart to follow it.
 ive g re ater light and
way ma y w e re ce
17. In what
understan di ng ? (11 1 )

We can get more light and knowledge by paying

attention to the light that is already shining on us as
a result of Christ's grace.
 ie n ce h av e in bu ilding
lace doe s e xpe r
18. What p 111 )
ce in Go d's W ord ? (
our confiden

Experience is the proof we need to see for ourselves that

His word is true, that His promises are true. Rather than
relying on another's word, we are to taste and experience
for ourselves, knowing that His promises will always be
fulfilled.
 nf id en t th at w e w ill
n ly m ay w e b e co
19. When o le xed us ?
to all wh ic h ha s pe rp
have ans w ers
(113)

We can only be confident if our souls have been brought into direct
contact with the Source of light, and we can rejoice that everything
that has perplexed us in God's providences will then be made clear,
things difficult to understand will find an explanation, and where
our finite minds discovered only confusion and broken purposes, we
will see the most beautiful and perfect tranquility.