Episode 355: Doubts About the Bible (Message 2: Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith)

Pastor Mark Reynolds' Podcast

Have you ever come across a passage in the Bible that made you stop and think, “Wait, did God really say that?” 🤔 You’re not alone. In this week’s sermon, we dive into some of the Bible’s most challenging passages—verses that, at first glance, seem archaic, oppressive, or even contradictory to the God of love revealed in Jesus.
From violent stories in Joshua to troubling laws in Deuteronomy, and even controversial teachings in the New Testament, these scriptures can raise serious doubts. But instead of fearing and denying these doubts, what if they are an invitation to go deeper? What if they help us tap into the transformative power of the Bible in a new way?
Join us as we explore:
✔️ How to interpret difficult Bible passages in their historical context.
✔️ Why the overarching message of scripture centers on love, justice, and humility.
✔️ How Jesus’s life and teachings provide the key to understanding the Bible.
💡 Whether you’ve wrestled with doubt or simply want to deepen your faith, this sermon will challenge you to engage with scripture in new and meaningful ways. Together, let’s confront our questions with courage and humility, discovering how the Bible points us toward the hope and healing found in Christ.
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Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)
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