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Committed To The. Truth. What is truth? John 18:38. “Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.” Jesus , John 17:17 “The sum of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting.” Psalm 119:160. According to Barna.org:.
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Committed To The Truth
What is truth? John 18:38 “Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.” Jesus, John 17:17 “The sum of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting.” Psalm 119:160
According to Barna.org: • 86% of “born again Christians” believe the Bible is totally accurate but… • only 47% read it from week to week • 57% believe Satan is not real • 41% believe Jesus sinned • only 32% believe in moral absolutes • Many believe that abortion, homosexuality, pornography, drunkenness … are morally acceptable & that moral decisions are based on “whatever feels right or comfortable.”
“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.”2 Tim 3:16-17
Is the Bible truth?Consider the evidence… See the video at eastsidebaytown.org
“Be diligent (study – KJV) to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.” 2 Tim 2:15
The Importance of Truth • It frees us – John 8:31-32 • It sanctifies us – John 17:17 • It purifies us – 1 Pet 1:22 • It saves us – 1 Rom 1:16 • It will judge us – John 12:48
Matt 5:6 1 Pet 2:2 Commit Yourself to Learning It “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior…” 2 Pet 3:18
2 Tim 2:2 Acts 8:3-5 Commit Yourself To Teaching It
Commit Yourself To Living It Rom12:1-2 Who needs to see it? *Your children - Eph 6:4 *Your neighbors – Matt 5:16 *Your brethren – 1 Tim 4:12-16 *Your God – Heb 4:12-13