![]() ![]() Drawing on history, scripture, and personal experiences, Enns argues that believers can handle the most difficult questions if they stop needing to be right all the time and instead focus more on trusting God. His new book is called The Sin of Certainty. Biblical scholar Peter Enns suggests that part of the problem is many Christians have come to prize certainty as a hallmark of true faith in God. Or maybe you’re one of the people who finds doubt to be more of a frequent companion in your spiritual life. ![]() Perhaps you’ve experienced moments of doubt about your faith. His most recent book is called The Sin of Certainty: Why God Desires Our Trust More Than Our “Correct” Beliefs.īLAIR HODGES: It’s the Maxwell Institute Podcast. His books include Inspiration and Incarnation, The Bible Tells Me So, and The Evolution of Adam. Clemens Professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University, St. “Doubt,” he writes, “is only the enemy of faith when we equate faith with certainty.”Ībout Peter Enns Peter Enns is the Abram S. His new book is called The Sin of Certainty.ĭrawing on history, scripture, and personal experiences, Enns argues that believers can handle the most difficult questions if they stop needing to be right all the time and instead focus more on trusting God. Biblical scholar Peter Enns suggests that part of the problem is that many Christians have come to prize certainty as a hallmark of true faith in God. Either way, doubt can be unsettling and uncomfortable. Or maybe you’re one of the people who find doubt to be a more frequent companion in your spiritual life. Perhaps you’ve experienced moments of doubt about your religious faith. ![]()
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