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Doubts

 
 

All materials are by Dr Peter Masters unless otherwise indicated

Sermons

The Dissolving of Doubts

The Dissolving of Doubts

Daniel 5.12

 or the Hebrew original: the untangling of knots. A survey of doubts, firstly Genesis 3 and their satanic origin, then Peter's doubting of Matthew 14, then praying without doubt (other texts), backsliding doubts, and different forms of doubt and how to confront them (Ephesians 6).

The Dissolving of Doubts 2

The Dissolving of Doubts 2

1 John 5.13

(ii)  Doubts about salvation: experienced both by young and seasoned believers, their form and our response. Here are five surprising and powerful evidences of salvation presented in 1 John to show troubled souls that they should regard themselves as saved and move forward in faith.

The Dissolving of Doubts 3

The Dissolving of Doubts 3

Romans 9.14

The question, 'Why did God allow sin?' deeply disturbs many seekers and young believers for it challenges the perfection of God. The full answer - beyond our capacity - awaits eternity, but here are precious clues that reveal a glorious and heart-warming part of God's eternal wisdom.

Doubts about God's Providence

Doubts about God's Providence

Hebrews 13.6

Providence - God's fore-provision for all His aims - creation and perpetuation of all, including salvation; how freewill fits in; God's part in all troubles and the deep things they accomplish; the reasons for suffering and the mighty encouragements of Scripture.

Articles

Comfort for Tried Believers

Comfort for Tried Believers

by C. H. Spurgeon

This tender yet challenging message from a pastor’s heart deals remarkably with personal temptation, and includes many profound observations.

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The Dissolving of Doubts

The Dissolving of Doubts

Adapted from one of a seven-part Bible study series preached at the Tabernacle in April-June 2017: ‘The Dissolving of Doubts’, a phrase taken from Daniel 5.12 meaning the untangling of knots. Other studies in the series addressed Continue reading

Why Did God Allow Sin And The Fall?

Why Did God Allow Sin And The Fall?

How could it be that God allowed the Fall, and all the evil, disobedience and horror that was brought into the world, when our first parents fell? How was it that sin was ever permitted in the first place?

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Books

Book: Faith, Doubts, Trials and Assurance

Faith, Doubts, Trials and Assurance

Ongoing faith is essential for answered prayer, effective service, spiritual stability and real communion with God. This book answers many questions about faith, such as: How may we assess the state of our faith? How can faith be strengthened? What are the most dangerous doubts? How should difficult doubts be handled? What is the biblical attitude to trials? How can we tell if troubles are intended to chastise or to refine? What can be done to obtain assurance? Can a believer commit the unpardonable sin? Exactly how is the Lord's presence felt?

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