Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8723 doubt, results of

8723 doubt, results of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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Doubt results in uncertainty and ineffectiveness in the spiritual life of individual believers and of the believing community. God appeals to those who waver to make a clear choice.

Doubt results in spiritual uncertainty

Uncertainty about commitment

Luke 9:57-62 pp Matthew 8:19-22 See also Genesis 19:17,26; Exodus 16:2-3; Matthew 6:24 pp Luke 16:13; Hebrews 11:15

Uncertainty about God's power

Numbers 13:31 See also Deuteronomy 1:29-33

Uncertainty about God's love

Isaiah 40:27 See also Deuteronomy 1:27; Job 9:16-18; Job 30:21

Uncertainty about the meaning of life

Uncertainty about teaching

Ephesians 4:14 See also 1 Timothy 6:20-21

Uncertainty about the will of God

Judges 6:17 See also Judges 6:36-40; John 20:25; 2 Corinthians 13:3

Doubt may result in a spiritual decline

Doubt may result in drifting from faith

Hebrews 2:1 See also 2 Chronicles 36:12-13; Nehemiah 9:16-17; Psalm 95:8-9; Lamentations 5:20; Hebrews 3:12-13; Hebrews 6:4-6; 2 Peter 2:20-21

Doubt may result in faithless action

Isaiah 31:1; Romans 14:23 See also Genesis 12:13; Genesis 16:2-3; Exodus 32:1; Numbers 20:11-12; Acts 7:40; Romans 14:14

Doubt brings the risk of God's judgment

Numbers 20:12 See also Numbers 11:1; Numbers 14:37; Hebrews 6:7-8

Doubt leads to ineffectiveness in prayer

James 1:6-7 See also Matthew 17:20; Matthew 21:21 pp Mark 11:23

Doubt spreads

Deuteronomy 1:28 See also Numbers 13:32; 2 Kings 17:14

God's appeal for a clear decision

1 Kings 18:21 See also Deuteronomy 30:15-17; Joshua 24:15; John 20:27; James 4:8