Date of Award

3-1-1967

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Divinity (M.Div)

Department

Exegetical Theology

First Advisor

Victor Bartling

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

1 Peter 1:6-7; Acts 10:20; Acts 11:2; Acts 15:9; Acts 28:4; James 1:6; Luke 1:29; Luke 24:38; Luke 5:22; Mark 11:23; Mark 11:31; Mark 2:6; Mark 7:21; Mark 8:16-17; Matthew 15:19; Matthew 16:7-8; Matthew 21:21; Matthew 21:25; Romans 14:1; Romans 14:23; Romans 14:5a; Romans 4:20;

Abstract

The purpose of this research paper is to present the New Testament concept of doubt. Such a study necessitates a detailed examination of the various words that directly or indirectly mean or refer to doubt. By the word "doubt" is not meant an intellectual inquiry in search fora greater understanding—every Christian must do this to grow in the knowledge of his faith. Rather, by "doubt" is meant a wavering between faith and unbelief wherein one’s reason and personal desires try to be autonomous. Some Greek words can be translated directly into the word “doubt." If only these words were studied, however, the many other phrases that refer to the idea of doubt would be missed. Furthermore, in a few instances, neither specific words or phrases directly refer to doubt but the situation or context in general issues the concept of doubt. These three, then, specific words, phrases, and situations that speak or refer to doubt, must be studied if an adequate picture of doubt in the New Testament is going to be obtained.

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