John 11:16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellow disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.

Do Thomas’ words reflect his belief?

John 20:24-25 But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.

Or do these words reflect Thomas’ belief?

Didymus means two fold; twain; twin. It would seem that this Thomas is a double minded man but in truth he is not. Thomas followed the teacher, his rabbi, the miracle worker, the man with power. He believed enough in Jesus that he was willing to die with Him.

When Jesus died where was Thomas? He wasn’t on one of the other two crosses that day. Does his absence mean that Thomas didn’t believe what he said? No. It just means that he didn’t understand the significance of what was about to happen.

In the second occurrence, Thomas said he would not believe Christ had risen until he saw the wounds for himself. This once again reflects upon his not understanding the significance of what had just happened.

Belief without significant understanding is just a baseless opinion. This is why Jesus said that after He left the Comforter would come, the Spirit of Truth. It is the Holy Spirit that gives significant understanding and turns opinion into belief.

John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.