“The Half Was Not Told Me”

1. “The Half Was Not Told Me” 1 Kings 10:7 W 65th St church of Christ / May 10, 2009

2. “The Half Was Not Told Me” • Things may be better than expected – • The problem with “half truths” – • The problem with “partial evidence” W 65th St church of Christ / May 10, 2009

3. “The Half Was Not Told Me” Things May Be Better Than Expected • The joy of our salvation – 1 Pet. 1:8 • The peace we have in Christ – Phili. 4:7 • The beauty & glory of heaven & our existence there – Rev. 21,22; W 65th St church of Christ / May 10, 2009

4. “The Half Was Not Told Me” The Problem With “Half Truths” • A common practice – (politicians, salesmen, preachers, etc.) • A half truth is not the truth – Acts 5:1-4 • Teaching ONLY part of what God says about a particular subject is a failure to teach the truth – Ps 119:160; John 16:13; Acts 20:27 W 65th St church of Christ / May 10, 2009

5. “The Half Was Not Told Me” The Problem With “Half Truths” • “Saved by grace” – but leave off obedience – Eph. 2:8,9; Gal. 3:1; Titus 2:11,12; 3:4,5; 1 Pet. 1:22,23; 2 Thes 1:7-9; (Gen. 6; Josh. 6; etc) • “Saved by faith” – but leave off repentance - Heb. 11:30; Lk. 13:3; Rom 6; 1 Cor. 6:11 • “Saved by faith” – but leave off baptism – Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; Gal. 3:26,27 • “Secure in Christ” – but leave off the need for faithfulness – Acts 2:42; 1 Cor. 10:1-13; 15:58; Hebrews 3-4; 10; Rev 2:10; 1 John 1:9 W 65th St church of Christ / May 10, 2009

6. “The Half Was Not Told Me” The Problem With “Half Truths” • God is a God of LOVE – John 3:16; 2 Thes 1:8,9; Heb 10:30 • The Gospel consist of the D.B.R. of Jesus – 1 Cor. 15:1-4 • As long as you are SINCERE – John 4:24; Acts 23:1 • God BLESSES those who Serve Him – John 10:10; Acts 14:22; 2 Tim. 3:12; Eph 1:3 W 65th St church of Christ / May 10, 2009

7. “The Half Was Not Told Me” The problem with “partial evidence” • Results in false doctrine – (salvation by grace alone, saved by faith alone, once saved always saved, Premillennialism, Pentecostalism, Oneness doc., etc) • Importance of the Inductive method of Bible study – Ps 119:160; 2 Tim 2:15; 3:16,17 • Reflects shallow thinking – Acts 17:11,12; 2 Tim. 2:15 W 65th St church of Christ / May 10, 2009

8. “The Half Was Not Told Me” The problem with “partial evidence” • Results in wrong conclusions – (Wrong decisions; faulty judgment; inappropriate actions) – Prov. 18:13 • Can result in unjust criticism – (of those teaching the truth, in positions of authority; of another’s actions, can destroy another’s character) - Prov. 11:13; 25:2; 1 Tim 6:4 • Promotes strife and division – Rom. 16:17; 2 Cor. 12:20; Prov 16:28; 1 Tim 6:3-5 W 65th St church of Christ / May 10, 2009

9. “The Half Was Not Told Me” • Things may be better than expected – • The problem with “half truths” – • The problem with “partial evidence” W 65th St church of Christ / May 10, 2009

10. “The Half Was Not Told Me” • Are you looking for the whole truth? • Are you being completely honest with yourself? • Are you treating others fairly? • Will you give yourself wholly to God? W 65th St church of Christ / May 10, 2009

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