Doubts & Questions
“Faith Is Believing Without Evidence.”
Many skeptics think faith is just blind belief - believing something without reason or evidence. But that’s not biblical faith at all. Christian faith is not wishful thinking; it is trust based on evidence.
What Is Biblical Faith?
The word “faith” in the Bible doesn’t mean believing something despite a lack of evidence. Instead, it means trusting in something (or someone) because of the evidence.
The disciples didn’t believe in Jesus just because they wanted to. They believed because they saw Him alive after His resurrection. "We have seen the Lord!" (John 20:25)
Paul - who persecuted Christians - converted after encountering the risen Jesus. His faith was based on a direct experience of Christ (Acts 9:1-19).
Christians today believe not just because of personal experience but also because of historical records, logical reasoning, and the consistent evidence of a transformed life.
We All Live by Faith in Something
If faith is "believing without evidence," then everyone - including atheists - lives by faith in something.
🔹 Have you personally verified every scientific discovery? Most people trust scientific findings based on the credibility of experts. That’s faith.
🔹 Do you trust your loved ones? You can’t scientifically prove their love, but you trust them based on experience. That’s faith.
🔹 Do you trust history books? You weren’t there to witness past events, but you accept them based on written records and evidence. That’s faith.
If someone claims they only believe what they can see or test, ask them:
“Do you believe your mind is rational? Do you believe in moral truths? Do you believe in justice?” These concepts aren’t physically measurable, yet we trust them because we see their effects.
Christianity Is Based on Evidence
Christian faith is not just about feelings - it is built on facts:
✔️ Historical Evidence - The resurrection is one of the most well-documented events in ancient history, supported by multiple eyewitness accounts (1 Corinthians 15:3-6).
✔️ Logical Coherence - The existence of moral laws, the fine-tuning of the universe, and the complexity of life all point to an intelligent Creator.
✔️ Personal Experience - Millions of lives have been radically transformed by Jesus, and this is an ongoing, observable reality.
Faith Isn’t Blind—Atheism Might Be
Ironically, atheism often requires more blind faith than Christianity. Many atheists believe:
The universe came from nothing - without evidence for how that could happen.
Life originated from non-life - without evidence that random chemical reactions can create conscious, rational beings.
The human mind evolved to know truth - without evidence for how blind evolution could produce absolute morality, reason, and purpose.
The Real Question: What Are You Putting Your Faith In?
Faith is not the absence of evidence - it’s trust based on good reasons. Everyone believes in something they cannot fully prove. The question isn’t “Do you have faith?” - it’s “Is your faith based on truth?”
Christianity invites investigation. The more you seek, the more you’ll find that faith in Christ is not only reasonable - it’s the most rational choice of all.