Thomas disciple of jesus christ
Thomas disciple of jesus christ
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The Apostle Thomas Biography, Doubting, Life and Death
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What can we learn about the Apostle Thomas? Why is he sometimes called “Doubting Thomas?”
The Apostle Thomas
The Apostle Thomas might have been one of two twins in his family because his name “Thomas Didymus” means “the twin” but he is usually better known as or referred to more often, unfortunately, as “Doubting Thomas” which we will later read why he was referred to by this nick name.
We don’t hear much from Thomas in the gospels at all and he is rarely mentioned until just prior to Jesus going to the cross and after His death at Calvary.
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One thing that I admire about Thomas is that he asked questions when others might have just been wondering about things but were hesitant to ask. For example when Jesus said that He was going away and that He was going to prepare a place for the disciples and would come again for them (John 14:2-4) everyone else was silent.
When it seemed no one else would speak up, Thomas aske