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One Greek word changed how I see doubt.

In English, doubt often sounds like failure. As if real faith should be clean, certain, and uninterrupted. In Mark 9:24, the father says, “I believe; help my unbelief.” The Greek word translated as unbelief is apistia. Apistia does not mean rebellion. It means belief that cannot fully stand on its own yet. Faith with a weak leg. Trust that still needs support. This kind of doubt is common among long-time believers. You believe—but you’ve buried people. You believe—but prayers didn’t change certain outcomes. You believe—but answers came slower than expected. Jesus doesn’t correct this man. He responds to him. Scripture shows us that faith and doubt are not always opposites. Sometimes, they are holding the same sentence together. #BibleStudy #GreekWord #DoubtAndFaith #SpiritualHonesty #ChristianLife