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…

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“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 TruthIt 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

Commit Yourself to Learning It

“grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior…” 2 Pet 3:18

1 Pet 2:2 Matt 5:6

Commit Yourself To Teaching It

Acts 8:3-5 2 Tim 2:2

Commit Yourself To Living It

Rom 12:1-2

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