30th March: znd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 - Where was Thomas?
The article reflects on a Biblical passage from the book of John 20:19-31 which states that apostle Thomas was not with the disciples when Jesus Christ has risen. It explains why Thomas responds in disbelief when he heard the news about the Risen Christ. It notes that touch is a way to faith, and to...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
[2008]
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The expository times
Year: 2008, Volume: 119, Issue: 5, Pages: 240-242 |
| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Bible. John
B Apostles B Resurrection B BELIEF & doubt B Bible. Johannesevangelium 20,19-31 B Jesus Christ Resurrection B Love Religious aspects B Faith B Religious Aspects B Jesus Christ B Touch |
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| Summary: | The article reflects on a Biblical passage from the book of John 20:19-31 which states that apostle Thomas was not with the disciples when Jesus Christ has risen. It explains why Thomas responds in disbelief when he heard the news about the Risen Christ. It notes that touch is a way to faith, and touch is use to pass peace. It encourages Christians to reach out and touch those they do not believe in, for it is only then that they may find faith and the love of the Risen Christ. |
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| ISSN: | 1745-5308 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The expository times
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0014524908088851 |