Why didn't Jesus smite him for his lack of faith or at least kick him out of the club?
2007-01-20 08:02:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I once heard a priest remark that Thomas was absolutely essential as an example to the faithful, since he was unwilling to swallow everything he was told. The blind faith business leads to such things as Jonestown and Heaven's Gate, and it's good to have someone around who says, "Are you sure about that?"
2007-01-20 08:06:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thank goodness, Jesus is more understanding then you. I think it is good that the Bible recorded the story of Thomas. If the Bible were just filled with people who never questioned, never doubted, and were always perfect, it would be a tough act for us to follow. If there could be doubting in Jesus' day, then we can have our struggles too. It should be an encouragement for us.
2007-01-20 16:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by angel 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In John 20:28 Thomas exclaimed "My Lord and my God." Thomas had to prove God for himself and Jesus did exactly that by showing Thomas who He really is. In the same way God is not willing that any should perish but that all will come to eternal life giving us time to prove His love toward us.
2007-01-20 16:17:20 · answer #3 · answered by charmaine f 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because He was in a state of shock,not very many seen the dead come back to life.
2007-01-20 16:07:02 · answer #4 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was blessed because he saw Jesus resurrected
seeing is believe!
He told Thomas "you are blessed because you see"
2007-01-20 16:07:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He was in special education.
2007-01-20 16:06:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋