Thomas generally does not get much good press in Scripture. We know him as “doubting Thomas,” the name he earned by wanting to touch the risen Jesus in person before he would believe in the resurrection (John 20:25). In his own way, Thomas is a disciple for us and for our times.

Despite his doubting and his questioning and all of his other character flaws, he is among the faithful. By the grace of God, Thomas finally knew and believed that Jesus is the Messiah, who died and rose again for his sins. The doubting disciple found forgiveness, acceptance, and hope.