Analogy
Cliffe Knechtle repeatedly insists that biblical faith is not blind faith. Our culture often defines faith as believing something…
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Analogy
Healthy Doubt vs. Unhealthy Doubt
Demolishing Doubt – Cliffe & Stuart Knechtle
Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle distinguish carefully between two kinds of doubt. Healthy (or honest) doubt is the kind that asks real questions, seeks evidence, and is willing to follow the truth wherever it leads. This kind of doubt can actually strengthen faith because it drives a person to dig deeper. Unhealthy doubt is the kind that hardens into cynicism or despair. It is the posture that says, “I already know this can’t be true,” and then refuses to engage the evidence. This kind of doubt becomes a home rather than a temporary stop on the way to understanding. The goal is not to eliminate every question, but to keep doubt from becoming a permanent residence of unbelief.
How you’d preach it
Excellent for pastoral care of people who feel ashamed of their questions, and for calling out lazy skepticism.
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