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Embracing the Truth: Counteracting Postmodernism with Gospel Knowledge

Explore the significance of knowing the truth through biblical verses and insights from John, Paul, and Jesus. Counter the postmodernist views on truth with the universal and authoritative truth of the Gospel.

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Embracing the Truth: Counteracting Postmodernism with Gospel Knowledge

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  1. Heb. 2:9 Eph. 2:5,8 Titus 2:11-13 “. . . Since the day ye heard and knew the grace of God in truth” (Colossians 1:6) Truth of the Gospel bears fruit world-wide Epaphras

  2. Postmodernism Vs. Modernism • “Unlike modernism, which treated religion as superstition, postmodernists happily accept any religion-as long as it makes no claim to universal truth or authority” (Dennis McCallum, The Death of Truth; cf. The Spiritual Sword, page3) • 72% young Americans say they do not believe in absolute truth (Phil Sanders , Adrift: Postmodernism in the church)

  3. Heard –Learn-Know Truth • Jesus: • Know the authoritative source – if willing to do (Jn. 7:17-18, 10:38, 8:28) • Know the truth – make you free (Jn. 8:32) • Know the only true God (Jn. 17:3)

  4. Heard –Learn-Know Truth • Paul: • Purpose of “revelation” – (I Cor. 2:12-14) • Know the love of Christ (Eph. 3:19) • Confidence in knowledge (2 Tim. 1:12, 4:7-8)

  5. Heard –Learn-Know Truth • John: • We know we know him – keep Lord’s commandments (I Jn. 2:3-5) • Know who is begotten of God – those do righteousness (I Jn. 2:29) • Know we have passed out of death into life – love brethren (I Jn. 3:13-19) • Know the spirit of God- Truth – confess Jesus has come in the flesh (I Jn. 4:2,6)

  6. Heard –Learn-Know Truth • John: • We know God hears our prayers – ask according to His Will (I Jn. 5:14-15, 3:22) • We know we have eternal life (I Jn. 5:13,20)

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