Love That Dares To Believe 敢于相信的爱 Gospel of John 20:24–29 约翰福音 20:24–29

Sermon By: Bishop Dr T. Jeyakumar 讲员：T. Jeyakumar 主教博士

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Sermon Summary 讲道总结

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Introduction 引言

Bishop Dr T. Jeyakumar began by highlighting the reality of doubt in today’s world, where skepticism is often seen as intelligence and belief is sometimes viewed as weakness.
T. Jeyakumar 主教博士首先指出当今世界怀疑的现实，人们常把怀疑视为聪明，而把相信看作软弱。

He pointed out that many people adopt the mindset, “Unless I see, I will not believe,” even toward God.
他指出，许多人对神也抱持着“除非我看见，否则我不相信”的态度。

Bishop Dr T. Jeyakumar explained that doubt is not always negative, as there is such a thing as honest doubt—where individuals sincerely seek truth by asking questions.
T. Jeyakumar 主教博士解释说，怀疑不一定是负面的，因为存在一种诚实的怀疑，是人们通过提问真诚地寻求真理。

He reminded the congregation that faith should not be blind but informed, and the church must be a place where questions are welcomed.
他提醒会众，信仰不应是盲目的，而应是有根据的，教会必须成为一个欢迎提问的地方。

Using the story of Thomas, he emphasized that Thomas’ doubt was not rebellion but a genuine desire to know the truth.
借着多马的故事，他强调多马的怀疑并不是悖逆，而是真诚想认识真理的表现。
    

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Main Points 重点内容

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1. Love Does Not Reject the Doubter

一、爱不拒绝怀疑者

Key Scripture:  关键经文：

“Stop doubting and believe.” – Gospel of John 20:27
“不要疑惑，总要信。”——约翰福音 20:27

Bishop Dr T. Jeyakumar emphasized that Jesus did not reject Thomas despite his doubt.
T. Jeyakumar 主教博士强调，尽管多马怀疑，耶稣却没有拒绝他。

Instead of rebuking or shaming him, Jesus patiently waited and later appeared personally to him.
耶稣没有责备或羞辱他，反而耐心等待，并亲自向他显现。

He highlighted that Jesus gave Thomas time—an entire week—to process his doubts.
他指出，耶稣给了多马整整一周的时间来消化他的疑惑。

When Jesus appeared, He invited Thomas to touch His wounds, meeting him at his point of need.
当耶稣显现时，祂邀请多马触摸祂的伤口，在他的需要中与他相遇。

Love does not rush people into faith but walks with them patiently.
爱不会催促人立刻相信，而是耐心地与人同行。

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2. The Obstacles That Hinder Faith

二、拦阻信心的因素

Key Scripture: 关键经文：

“Unless I see… I will not believe.” – Gospel of John 20:25
“我非看见……我总不信。”——约翰福音 20:25

Bishop Dr T. Jeyakumar identified several obstacles that hinder faith.
T. Jeyakumar 主教博士指出，有几种因素会拦阻人的信心。

First, temperament can influence faith, as Thomas tended to doubt and overthink.
首先，性格会影响信心，多马倾向于怀疑和过度思考。

Second, stress and disappointment can weaken faith, as the death of Jesus crushed their hopes.
其次，压力和失望会削弱信心，耶稣的死使他们的盼望破灭。

Third, pride can prevent belief when people insist on their own conditions.
第三，骄傲会拦阻相信，当人坚持自己的条件时就难以信靠神。

While doubt can lead to truth, pride can block the way to Christ.
怀疑可以引向真理，但骄傲却会阻挡人来到基督面前。

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3. Love That Leads to Faith

三、引向信心的爱

Key Scripture: 关键经文：

“My Lord and my God!” – Gospel of John 20:28
“我的主，我的神！”——约翰福音 20:28

Bishop Dr T. Jeyakumar highlighted Thomas’ transformation from a doubter to a believer.
T. Jeyakumar 主教博士强调，多马从怀疑者转变为信徒。

This confession is one of the clearest declarations of Jesus’ divinity.
这句宣告是对耶稣神性的最清楚表达之一。

Jesus loved Thomas and patiently led him into faith.
耶稣爱多马，并耐心地引导他进入信心。

Thomas later became a bold witness and did not die a doubter but a believer.
后来，多马成为勇敢的见证人，他不是以怀疑者的身份死去，而是以信徒的身份离世。

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4. Growing Faith Through Seeking and Fellowship

四、通过寻求与团契成长信心

Key Scripture: 关键经文：

“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” – Gospel of John 20:29
“那没有看见就信的有福了。”——约翰福音 20:29

Faith is not accidental but must be cultivated intentionally.
信心不是偶然的，而是需要刻意培养的。

Faith grows in fellowship, as Thomas encountered Jesus when he returned to the community.
信心在团契中成长，多马回到群体中时遇见了耶稣。

Faith also grows through personal encounter with Christ.
信心也通过与基督的个人相遇而增长。

God reveals Himself to those who sincerely seek Him.
神会向真诚寻求祂的人显现。

Faith requires action, not just decision.
信心需要行动，而不仅仅是决定。

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Conclusion 总结

Bishop Dr T. Jeyakumar concluded by reminding the congregation that Easter reveals God’s patience and invitation to believe.
T. Jeyakumar 主教博士总结说，复活节彰显了神的耐心与祂对人相信的邀请。

Just as Jesus met Thomas in his doubt, He meets us today in our struggles.
正如耶稣在多马的怀疑中与他相遇，祂今天也在我们的挣扎中与我们相遇。

It is acceptable to have doubts, but we should not remain in doubt.
有疑问是可以的，但我们不应停留在怀疑中。

We are called to seek, respond, and believe.
我们被呼召去寻求、回应，并相信。

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Take-Home Message 带回信息

God’s love meets us in our doubts, patiently leads us to truth, and calls us to take a step of faith.
神的爱在我们的怀疑中与我们相遇，耐心带领我们进入真理，并呼召我们迈出信心的一步。

Dare to believe in the risen Christ.
勇敢相信复活的基督。

Amen.

Reflection Questions 反思问题（附回应）

1. What doubts are you currently struggling with in your faith?

Response:
Bring them honestly before God. Doubt is not the end—it can be the beginning of deeper faith.

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2. Are your doubts driven by sincere seeking or by pride and resistance?

Response:
Ask God for humility to seek truth openly and courage to accept it.

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3. How can you strengthen your faith through fellowship?

Response:
Commit to regular church, small groups, and spiritual community where faith can grow.

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4. Have you encountered Christ personally, or are you relying only on second-hand faith?

Response:
Seek a personal relationship with Jesus through prayer and Scripture.

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5. What step of faith is God asking you to take today?

Response:
Move beyond “deciding” to real action—trust, surrender, and believe.

Amen.

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Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We come before You this day with grateful hearts, thanking You for Your goodness, Your grace, and Your faithfulness in our lives. Thank You for gathering us here physically as a disciples group, for the fellowship we share, and for the opportunity to grow together in Your Word.

Lord, we want to thank You for Wesley Church, for opening this hall for us to gather, to fellowship, and later to share a meal together. We are truly grateful for this place of worship and community.

We also thank You for the Easter message delivered through Bishop Dr. T. Jeyakumar. May the truth of Your resurrection continue to stir our hearts, strengthen our faith, and lead us to dare to believe in You more deeply each day.

Father, we give thanks for Reverend Aaron Liu, for Danny, and for all the church volunteers and workers. We are grateful for their unwavering love, dedication, and faithful service in ensuring the smooth running of the church week after week. Bless them, strengthen them, and renew their joy in serving You.

Lord, we also thank You for every brother and sister who has taken the time and effort to be here today. May this gathering be meaningful, encouraging, and filled with Your presence.

As we begin, we surrender this entire time into Your hands—our sharing, our discussions, and our fellowship. Speak to us, minister to us, and draw us closer to You and to one another.

We also commit our health and well-being into Your hands. Thank You for Your protection over us and Your sustaining grace each day.

In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.

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Closing Prayer (Before Lunch)

Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this wonderful time spent in Your presence. Thank You for Your Word that has spoken to us, for the fellowship we have shared, and for the encouragement we have received from one another.

Lord, we are grateful once again for Wesley Church for providing this place for us to gather. Thank You for the love and unity that we experience as a spiritual family.

We thank You for Bishop Dr. T. Jeyakumar and the powerful Easter message that reminds us to move from doubt to faith and to trust in You wholeheartedly. May Your Word continue to bear fruit in our lives.

We lift up Reverend Aaron Liu, Danny, and all the church volunteers and workers into Your hands. Continue to bless them with strength, wisdom, and joy as they serve You faithfully.

Lord, as we come to this time of fellowship and lunch, we surrender the food into Your hands. We thank You for Your provision. May You bless the food, nourish our bodies, and strengthen us physically.

We also continue to thank You for good health and for Your protection over each one of us—over our families, our work, and our daily lives.

As we go from here, may we carry Your peace, Your love, and Your truth with us. Help us to live out what we have learned and to be a light to those around us.

In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.