Thomas’ StoryA Faithless Life to a Life of Faith

• Let’s look at Thomas’ predicament.

• Learn how Jesus changed Thomas’ mind.

• Then consider where Life and Faith meet today.

Thomas’ StoryA Faithless Life

• Thomas missed the opportunity to see Jesus v.24

• When told “we have seen the LORD,” he believed not. v.25– Others too… Mk.16:9-14

• His life unaffected by the empty tomb. “Lost hope”– Others… Lk. 24:13-27; ff

Thomas’ Story The change to a Life of Faith

• Jesus resurrection seen

and believed v. 26

• Jesus will for Thomas

v. 27 “To know and believe the truth”

• Thomas believed and confessed, “My Lord and My God.” vv. 28-29– Jesus is our hope and life!

1 Tim. 1:1, 16; Col. 3:4

Your Story Can BeA Faithless Life to A Life Full of Faith

• Have you “not seen” and believed? Heb. 11:1

• Ours is not just like his– Faith by hearing Rom.10:17

– Walk by faith 2 Cor. 5:7

– Believe without seeing with our eyes 1Pet.1:3-9

– Faith leads to Eternal Life in Christ Heb. 11:6; Heb. 10:38

Your Story Can Be A Life Full of Faith

• We believe in Jesus by hearing the Word which also gives life.

John 6:33, 40, 47, 63• Jesus will is for us to hear

and believe the Truth

1 Cor. 15:1-4; 1 Tim. 2:4– Your obedience unto Life

includes death to sin, burial with Christ in water and resurrection to a new life! Romans 6:3-6

Life & Faith Meet• When we believe & obey

the gospel. Rom. 1:16-17

• When we obey and live for Jesus Gal. 2:20

“I have been crucified with

Christ; it is no longer I who

live, but Christ lives in me; and

the life which I now live in the

flesh I live by faith in the Son

of God, who loved me and

gave Himself for me”

One Meets Eternal Life in Christ One Meets Eternal Life in Christ

By Obedience to the FaithBy Obedience to the Faith• Obedience to “the faith” is God’s

purpose for teaching the gospel!

Heb. 5:9; Romans 1:5, 16-17; 16:26– The Faith says Hear & Believe… Romans 10:17– The Faith says Repent of sin Luke 13:3– The Faith… Confess Jesus is God’s Son Ac. 8:37– The Faith says Be Baptized to be saved Mk.16:16