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Discovering the Truth Claims of God and Living by It. BABSF, Feb 28th 2009 Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Ps 25:5 Lesson 1 – Feb 28th 2009 We will discuss what is truth and the critical nature of “truth” to our faith. Knowing the truth claims of God is what the corporate theme is all about Material from Dr. Dell Tackett of the Truth Project. Why did Jesus Come To The World? Important question for Christians Any ideas? Scripture tells us. Incredible Scene Read John 18:33-38 Issue of “Truth” to JC is very important. JC came to be a witness for truth. Truth is on trial and JC came to testify to the truth! Truth from the witness Mathew 18:3 he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Mathew 19:23 3And 23Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Mat 21:21 21Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done. Use of Double Emphatic John 8:58 58 Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, (A)I am.“ John 3:3 3Jesus answered and said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one (A)is born again he cannot see (B)the kingdom of God.“ Truth is central character of God Character of the HS Freedom of Truth Connecting the Truth Dots Connecting the Truth Dots Confirmation of the Confession Rationalize Away Truth Reaction of Mankind To Truth Jesus splits the world into two camps: those of the side of truth or lie. No middle! Way to Recognize Spirit of Truth vs. Lie Battle raging since the fall of man! How are you doing in the battle? Battle Rages On Work of Salvation Connected to love for truth! Hope for Truth Seekers Saved by Sanctification, Sanctified by the truth, by the spirit of truth who guides us into all truth and by belief in the truth. Salvation linked to the truth which Jesus said he came to testify of. Antithesis of God Strong Words: Nature of humanity is to do the will of world, flesh, and the devil. Cosmic Battle and Sin Sin can be traced back to a belief in lie. Choose Sides without Pride Only by grace are we the children of God How Should We Treat Them Christian Conduct While in the cosmic battle, do not view opponents with arrogance. View then as Captives!! Truth Claims vs. Lies & Illusions of Flesh and Devil World view is the Antithesis of Biblical View Look at any truth claims of God and usually the world hold the opposite view. Unity vs. Division – ex: marriage Diversity vs. Unification – ex: sexuality Responsibility vs. Blame – ex: actions Man (Do this one on your own. What does God teach us about mankind? Answer in notes. Battle of World Views Truth Claims of God vs. The illusions of the world, flesh, and the devil. TC of God are consistent, logical, makes sense, they work, even in fallen world if we follow that leads to peace, prosperity, happiness, life Web of lies of the world , flesh, and the devil are illogical, inconsistent, leads to pain, suffering, death, and eternal wailing. So What is Truth? Important Question to answer Conformity to fact of reality – Webster's Reality as perceived by God. (RC Scrolls) It is relative according to world view. JC came to testify to the truth His perception is not distorted. It is about who God is: He knows the truth, he is the truth God is the ultimate source of truth Don’t Be Deluded Test of Faith