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    1. This series was based loosely on The Truth Project by Focus on the Family with LOTs of liberties and changes. IT deals with the problem of pluralism as it confronts our world view and Christian belief. Such is just the ‘newest’ version of the oldest lie - the Cosmic Lie – the denial of Truth - This series was based loosely on The Truth Project by Focus on the Family with LOTs of liberties and changes. IT deals with the problem of pluralism as it confronts our world view and Christian belief. Such is just the ‘newest’ version of the oldest lie - the Cosmic Lie – the denial of Truth -

    2. Truth Truth – a troubling and terrifying word… yet one that is often found in the Bible… We demand truth in most areas of our lives – banks, loans, prices, police & justice system, -- even our children YET in religion we as a nation have abandoned such expectation - yet the Bible explicitly deals with truth issues… Why did Jesus come ?Truth – a troubling and terrifying word… yet one that is often found in the Bible… We demand truth in most areas of our lives – banks, loans, prices, police & justice system, -- even our children YET in religion we as a nation have abandoned such expectation - yet the Bible explicitly deals with truth issues… Why did Jesus come ?

    3. Jesus & Pilate John 18:28-38 For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world— to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.” John 18:28-38 - note the dialogue – thru 36… For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world— to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.” Jesus – give ‘testimony’ – as in court. ‘tell truth, whole truth, nothing but.. ‘ – Jesus gives testimony to what IS TRUTH… ? Truly I say unto you - MatthewJohn 18:28-38 - note the dialogue – thru 36… For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world— to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.” Jesus – give ‘testimony’ – as in court. ‘tell truth, whole truth, nothing but.. ‘ – Jesus gives testimony to what IS TRUTH… ? Truly I say unto you - Matthew

    4. Jesus in Matthew 5:18 – Truly I say unto you 10:15 – Truly I say unto you 13:17 – Truly I say unto you 16:28 – Truly I say unto you 17:20 – Truly I say unto you 18:3 – Truly I say unto you 18:18 – Truly I say unto you 19:23 – Truly I say unto you 21:21 – Truly I say unto you 23:36 – Truly I say unto you 24:2 – Truly I say unto you 25:40 – Truly I say unto you 26:21 – Truly I say unto you 26:34 – Truly I say unto you 5:18 – Truly I say unto you 10:15 – Truly I say unto you 13:17 – Truly I say unto you 16:28 – Truly I say unto you 17:20 – Truly I say unto you 18:3 – Truly I say unto you 18:18 – Truly I say unto you 19:23 – Truly I say unto you 21:21 – Truly I say unto you 23:36 – Truly I say unto you 24:2 – Truly I say unto you 25:40 – Truly I say unto you 26:21 – Truly I say unto you 26:34 – Truly I say unto you ? 5:18 – Truly I say unto you 10:15 – Truly I say unto you 13:17 – Truly I say unto you 16:28 – Truly I say unto you 17:20 – Truly I say unto you 18:3 – Truly I say unto you 18:18 – Truly I say unto you 19:23 – Truly I say unto you 21:21 – Truly I say unto you 23:36 – Truly I say unto you 24:2 – Truly I say unto you 25:40 – Truly I say unto you 26:21 – Truly I say unto you 26:34 – Truly I say unto you ?

    5. Jesus in Matthew “Truly I say unto you” 14 times 14 times – ‘Truly I say unto you’ (Verily) in Matthew ? Truly, Truly, I say unto you - John 5:18 – Truly I say unto you 10:15 – Truly I say unto you 13:17 – Truly I say unto you 16:28 – Truly I say unto you 17:20 – Truly I say unto you 18:3 – Truly I say unto you 18:18 – Truly I say unto you 19:23 – Truly I say unto you 21:21 – Truly I say unto you 23:36 – Truly I say unto you 24:2 – Truly I say unto you 25:40 – Truly I say unto you 26:21 – Truly I say unto you 26:34 – Truly I say unto you 14 times – ‘Truly I say unto you’ (Verily) in Matthew ? Truly, Truly, I say unto you - John 5:18 – Truly I say unto you 10:15 – Truly I say unto you 13:17 – Truly I say unto you 16:28 – Truly I say unto you 17:20 – Truly I say unto you 18:3 – Truly I say unto you 18:18 – Truly I say unto you 19:23 – Truly I say unto you 21:21 – Truly I say unto you 23:36 – Truly I say unto you 24:2 – Truly I say unto you 25:40 – Truly I say unto you 26:21 – Truly I say unto you 26:34 – Truly I say unto you

    6. Jesus in John 3:3 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 3:5 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 3:11 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 5:19 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 5:25 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 6:26- Truly, Truly I say unto you 7:32 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 6:47 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 6:53 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 8:34 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 8:51 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 8:58 - Truly, Truly I say unto you Truly, Truly … 12 times in John 3:3 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 3:5 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 3:11 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 5:19 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 5:25 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 6:26- Truly, Truly I say unto you 7:32 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 6:47 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 6:53 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 8:34 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 8:51 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 8:58 - Truly, Truly I say unto you ? John 1:17 Truth Through JesusTruly, Truly … 12 times in John 3:3 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 3:5 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 3:11 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 5:19 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 5:25 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 6:26- Truly, Truly I say unto you 7:32 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 6:47 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 6:53 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 8:34 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 8:51 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 8:58 - Truly, Truly I say unto you ? John 1:17 Truth Through Jesus

    7. Jesus in John Truly, Truly I say unto you 12 times 12 times in John Truly, Truly I say unto you ? John 1:17 3:3 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 3:5 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 3:11 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 5:19 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 5:25 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 6:26- Truly, Truly I say unto you 7:32 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 6:47 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 6:53 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 8:34 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 8:51 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 8:58 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 12 times in John Truly, Truly I say unto you ? John 1:17 3:3 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 3:5 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 3:11 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 5:19 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 5:25 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 6:26- Truly, Truly I say unto you 7:32 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 6:47 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 6:53 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 8:34 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 8:51 - Truly, Truly I say unto you 8:58 - Truly, Truly I say unto you

    8. John 1:17 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. What EVER else you may say -- Jesus is firmly connected with the idea of TRUTH. That may NOT be TRUE – but it is TRUE that the CLAIM IS THERE ! ? John 14:6John 1:17 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. What EVER else you may say -- Jesus is firmly connected with the idea of TRUTH. That may NOT be TRUE – but it is TRUE that the CLAIM IS THERE ! ? John 14:6

    9. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Not just ‘a truth’ – not just ‘a way’ – but a dividing point in life. Such has been a division in the world since Jesus’ day – Came to cause division – John 17:17 -John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Not just ‘a truth’ – not just ‘a way’ – but a dividing point in life. Such has been a division in the world since Jesus’ day – Came to cause division – John 17:17 -

    10. John 17:17 Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. John 17:17 Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. such truth Jesus said was contained in God’s WORD God a god of truth –who will not lie – ? John 4:24 -- John 17:17 Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. such truth Jesus said was contained in God’s WORD God a god of truth –who will not lie – ? John 4:24 --

    11. John 4:24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” Not only is God a God of truth – He can only be worshiped by those who ‘are in truth’ – ? John 8:32 will know the truth… John 4:24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” Not only is God a God of truth – He can only be worshiped by those who ‘are in truth’ – ? John 8:32 will know the truth…

    12. John 8:32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 There is A TRUTH Truth is KNOWABLE – Truth will set you free ? BUT there is a condition to such knowledge .. Vs. 31John 8:32 There is A TRUTH Truth is KNOWABLE – Truth will set you free ? BUT there is a condition to such knowledge .. Vs. 31

    13. But the condition – vs. 31 31  So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, But the condition – vs. 31 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Believe in HIM… Abide in HIS WORD – Truly disciples of Him – THEN know the truth and then set free by such truth… But the condition – vs. 31 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Believe in HIM… Abide in HIS WORD – Truly disciples of Him – THEN know the truth and then set free by such truth…

    14. Truth set free ? Freedom vs. Bondage Most NOT know in bondage ! At this point – change lesson Truth ‘set free’ -- ? Freedom vs. Bondage – Most NOT know in bondage – not know TRUTH – not KNOW God… as the Jews here… ? Jesus argues about ‘their father’ - 33 - 42 The problem – deception / lie vs. truth Satan – 1st lie – brought sin and death. Believe God’s truth or Satan’s ‘truth’ .. Deception – scriptures… Truth - ? Again such is found in the Word of God – the truth of God - At this point – change lesson Truth ‘set free’ -- ? Freedom vs. Bondage – Most NOT know in bondage – not know TRUTH – not KNOW God… as the Jews here… ? Jesus argues about ‘their father’ - 33 - 42 The problem – deception / lie vs. truth Satan – 1st lie – brought sin and death. Believe God’s truth or Satan’s ‘truth’ .. Deception – scriptures… Truth - ? Again such is found in the Word of God – the truth of God -

    15. Two Fathers (John 8:34-47) Jews: “Abraham is our father” (vs 39) Jesus: No, you have another father (vs 39-41) Jews: Well, God is our father (vs 41) Jesus: No, God is not your father (vs 42) Jews: “Abraham is our father” (vs 39) Jesus: No, you have another father (vs 39-41) Jews: Well, God is our father (vs 41) Jesus: No, God is not your father (vs 42) ? John 8:44-47 Jesus’ conclusion about them and the problemJews: “Abraham is our father” (vs 39) Jesus: No, you have another father (vs 39-41) Jews: Well, God is our father (vs 41) Jesus: No, God is not your father (vs 42) ? John 8:44-47 Jesus’ conclusion about them and the problem

    16. John 8:44-47 Your Father – the Devil He… not holding to the truth There is no truth in HIM When he speaks – he lies LIES are his native tongue A LIAR – Father of LIES John 8:44-47 Your Father – the Devil He… not holding to the truth There is no truth in HIM When he speaks – he lies LIES are his native tongue A LIAR – Father of LIES “You belong to your father , the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies...” John 8:44-47 Your Father – the Devil He… not holding to the truth There is no truth in HIM When he speaks – he lies LIES are his native tongue A LIAR – Father of LIES “You belong to your father , the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies...”

    17. The Cosmic Battle Truth / Reality vs. Lie / Illusion Satan’s first LIE … story of the Garden ! Believe God? His truth… or Satan and ‘his truth’… a battle not of ‘which truth’ – for truth is TRUTH and that which deviates from truth is ERROR ? Eve – DECEIVED ! (1 Tim. 2:14 … the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. The Cosmic Battle Truth / Reality vs. Lie / Illusion Satan’s first LIE … story of the Garden ! Believe God? His truth… or Satan and ‘his truth’… a battle not of ‘which truth’ – for truth is TRUTH and that which deviates from truth is ERROR ? Eve – DECEIVED ! (1 Tim. 2:14 … the woman was deceived and became a transgressor.

    18. … the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. 1 Tim. 2:14 … the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. 1 Tim. 2:14 ? Such true even of Paul, Rom. 7:11… the woman was deceived and became a transgressor.

    19. For sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through it killed me. Romans 7:11 Romans 7:11 For sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through it killed me. With all of Paul’s upbringing, background, teaching, learning – was deceived and ‘dead’. The LAW did not stop this – but became an instrument of knowing WRONG doing. the law is good – but not keeping it = death ? The danger for people .. 2 Thess. 2:10Romans 7:11 For sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through it killed me. With all of Paul’s upbringing, background, teaching, learning – was deceived and ‘dead’. The LAW did not stop this – but became an instrument of knowing WRONG doing. the law is good – but not keeping it = death ? The danger for people .. 2 Thess. 2:10

    20. and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. 2 Thessalonians 2:10 2 Thessalonians 2:10 and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. ? Eph. 4:22 it had effected us – ‘put off’ 2 Thessalonians 2:10 and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. ? Eph. 4:22 it had effected us – ‘put off’

    21. to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, Ephesians 4:22 Ephesians 4:22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, ? It STILL CAN – we can be deceived Hebrews 3:13Ephesians 4:22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, ? It STILL CAN – we can be deceived Hebrews 3:13

    22. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. Hebrews 3:13 Hebrews 3:13 But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. ? 2 Thess. 2:9-13 Such deception will cause those to perish - Hebrews 3:13 But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. ? 2 Thess. 2:9-13 Such deception will cause those to perish -

    23. The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved... 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 Deceived – perish. Deceived because refused to love TRUTH 2 Thess 2:9-10 The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved... ? vs. 11-12Deceived – perish. Deceived because refused to love TRUTH 2 Thess 2:9-10 The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved... ? vs. 11-12

    24. 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness. IF not love Truth – will be deceived… believe THE lie Thessalonians 2:11-12 For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness. ? Vs 13 Thank God – salvation through belief of TRUTHIF not love Truth – will be deceived… believe THE lie Thessalonians 2:11-12

    25. 2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. Thessalonians 2:13 But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. ? The Cosmic battle then - Believe THE lie -- or believe the truth Thessalonians 2:13

    26. The Cosmic Battle Truth / Reality vs. Lie / Illusion Satan’s first LIE … story Believe God? His truth… or Satan and ‘his truth’… God – God of TRUTH God’s Word – the word of Truth Jesus – the WAY, TRUTH, LIFE ? Summary – God and TruthThe Cosmic Battle Truth / Reality vs. Lie / Illusion Satan’s first LIE … story Believe God? His truth… or Satan and ‘his truth’… God – God of TRUTH God’s Word – the word of Truth Jesus – the WAY, TRUTH, LIFE ? Summary – God and Truth

    27. God – God of TRUTH God’s Word – the word of Truth Jesus – the WAY, TRUTH, LIFE God – God of TRUTH God’s Word – the word of Truth Jesus – the WAY, TRUTH, LIFE 1 Pet. 1:22-23 obey TRUTH = purify soul our response to TRUTH Added for Willcox meeting - March 2010 Believe / Obey – walk in HIS teaching – TRUST HIM… God – God of TRUTH God’s Word – the word of Truth Jesus – the WAY, TRUTH, LIFE 1 Pet. 1:22-23 obey TRUTH = purify soul our response to TRUTH Added for Willcox meeting - March 2010 Believe / Obey – walk in HIS teaching – TRUST HIM…

    28. 1 Peter 1:22-23 (ESV) 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 1 Peter 1:22-23 (ESV) 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 1 Peter 1:22-23 (ESV) 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God;

    29. IF NEED – 2 more slides that define truth… IF NEED – 2 more slides that define truth…

    30. What is truth ? ‘your truth’ – is what you BELIEVE … Facts = reality, truth = what you believe ??? There is NO TRUTH – everything is ‘relative’ What IS Truth ? We have ‘progressed’ today until we can not define it ! ‘your truth’ – is what you BELIEVE … Facts = reality, truth = what you believe There is NO TRUTH – everything is ‘relative’What IS Truth ? We have ‘progressed’ today until we can not define it ! ‘your truth’ – is what you BELIEVE … Facts = reality, truth = what you believe There is NO TRUTH – everything is ‘relative’

    31. Truth Webster, 1828. “conformity to fact of reality; exact accordance with that which is or has been, or shall be… We rely upon the TRUTH of the scriptural prophecies” Webster, 1828. “conformity to fact of reality; exact accordance with that which is or has been, or shall be… We rely upon the TRUTH of the scriptural prophecies” Webster, 1828. “conformity to fact of reality; exact accordance with that which is or has been, or shall be… We rely upon the TRUTH of the scriptural prophecies”

    33. The Cosmic Battle Truth / realityv vs. Lie / Illusion The Cosmic Battle Truth / realityv vs. Lie / Illusion

    38. The Following slides were included in the lesson but time usually prohibits using them ? The Bible and Truth -- John 14:16-17The Following slides were included in the lesson but time usually prohibits using them ? The Bible and Truth -- John 14:16-17

    39. John 14:16-17 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. John 14:16-17 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. ? John 16:13John 14:16-17 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. ? John 16:13

    40. John 16:13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. John 16:13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. ? 1 Tim. 2:3-4John 16:13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. ? 1 Tim. 2:3-4

    41. 1 Timothy 2:3-4 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth 1 Tim. 2:3-4 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth ? Eph. 6:141 Tim. 2:3-4 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth ? Eph. 6:14

    42. Ephesians 6:14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, Eph. 6:14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, ? Isaiah 59:14Eph. 6:14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, ? Isaiah 59:14

    43. The Prophets’ Lament Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter. Isaiah 59:14 Isaiah 59:14 Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter. Isaiah 59:14 ? Jer. 7:28Isaiah 59:14 Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter. Isaiah 59:14 ? Jer. 7:28

    44. The Prophets’ Lament And you shall say to them, ‘This is the nation that did not obey the voice of the Lord their God, and did not accept discipline; truth has perished; it is cut off from their lips. Jeremiah 7:28 Jer. 7:28 And you shall say to them, ‘This is the nation that did not obey the voice of the Lord their God, and did not accept discipline; truth has perished; it is cut off from their lips. Jeremiah 7:28 ? Isaiah 59:15Jer. 7:28 And you shall say to them, ‘This is the nation that did not obey the voice of the Lord their God, and did not accept discipline; truth has perished; it is cut off from their lips. Jeremiah 7:28 ? Isaiah 59:15

    45. The Prophets’ Lament Truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. Judgment and Redemption The Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice. Isaiah 59:15 Isa. 59:15 Truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. Judgment and Redemption The Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice. Isaiah 59:15 ? How Does Man React ?Isa. 59:15 Truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. Judgment and Redemption The Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice. Isaiah 59:15 ? How Does Man React ?

    46. How Does Man React to Truth as present from God? ? 2 Tim. 4:3-4How Does Man React to Truth as present from God? ? 2 Tim. 4:3-4

    47. Men’s Reaction to Truth 2 Timothy 4:3-4 3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 2 Tim. 4:3-4 2 Timothy 4:3-4 3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, ? Romans 1:182 Tim. 4:3-4 2 Timothy 4:3-4 3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, ? Romans 1:18

    48. Men’s Reaction to Truth Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. Romans 1:18 Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. ? Acts 20:30Romans 1:18 Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. ? Acts 20:30

    49. Men’s Reaction to Truth Acts 20:30 and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them. Acts 20:30 (even from among the leaders of God’s people) Acts 20:30 and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them. ? Romans 2:8Acts 20:30 (even from among the leaders of God’s people) Acts 20:30 and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them. ? Romans 2:8

    50. Men’s Reaction to Truth Romans 2:8 but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. Romans 2:8 Romans 2:8 but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. ? Truth vs. LieRomans 2:8 Romans 2:8 but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. ? Truth vs. Lie

    51. “Everyone on the side of truth listens to Me 1 John 4:6 1 John 4:6 6 We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. By this we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of error. ? Connecting Sin, Lies, and Deceit1 John 4:6 1 John 4:6 6 We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. By this we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of error. ? Connecting Sin, Lies, and Deceit

    52. Connecting Sin, Lies & Deceit Romans 7:11 “sin…deceived me…” 2 Thessalonians 2:10 “…every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing.” Ephesians 4:22 “...put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires…” Hebrews 3:13 “…so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness.” Connecting Sin, Lies & Deceit Romans 7:11 “sin…deceived me…” 2 Thessalonians 2:10 “…every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing.” Ephesians 4:22 “...put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires…” Hebrews 3:13 “…so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness.” ? Thus – captives Connecting Sin, Lies & Deceit Romans 7:11 “sin…deceived me…” 2 Thessalonians 2:10 “…every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing.” Ephesians 4:22 “...put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires…” Hebrews 3:13 “…so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness.” ? Thus – captives

    53. Captives The Lord’s servant must gently instruct his opponents...“in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.” 2 Timothy 2:24-26 2 Tim. 2:24-26 The Lord’s servant must gently instruct his opponents...“in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.” 2 Timothy 2:24-26 ? Conclude: What is Truth2 Tim. 2:24-26 The Lord’s servant must gently instruct his opponents...“in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.” 2 Timothy 2:24-26 ? Conclude: What is Truth

    54. What is Truth ? this question could well be the most important question that we and our culture must answer What Is Truth? this question could well be the most important question that we and our culture must answer What Is Truth? this question could well be the most important question that we and our culture must answer

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