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Postulates: Postulates are statements that are assumed to be true without proof. Postulates serve two purposes - to explain undefined terms, and to serve as a starting point for proving other statements. Theorem:
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Postulates: Postulates are statements that are assumed to be true without proof. Postulates serve two purposes - to explain undefined terms, and to serve as a starting point for proving other statements. Theorem: Theorems are statements that can be deduced and proved from definitions, postulates, and previously proved theorems All that Jesus says is true The Bible accurately records Jesus’ words Jesus is the Son of God There is one God God is good Jesus is my Savior and Lord Add to your faith virtue, and to virtue, knowledge…2 Pet 1:3-5 More FAITH VIRTUE-a commitment to Christ-likeness A PERSONAL SAVINGFAITH Jn 3:16, Eph2:8-10 Jesus, Savior of the World 1 Cor 3:11
All that Jesus says is true The Bible accurately records Jesus’ words Jesus is the Son of God There is one God God is holy Jesus is my Savior and Lord FAITH VIRTUE, commitment to good A PERSONAL SAVING FAITH Jesus, Savior of the World
APOSTLES AUTHORITY: Jn 17:6-20 (NKJ) "I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours, You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word…8…I have given to them the words which You have given Me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came forth from You; and they have believed that You sent Me. … 11 "Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. ... 17 "Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.18 "As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. … 20 "I do not pray for these alone, but also forthose who will believe in Me through their word; Apostles All that Jesus says is true
LAW’S AUTHORITY: Mt 5:17 (NKJ) "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 "For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. PROPHETS’ AUTHORITY: Mt 5:17 (NKJ) "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. Apostles Law Prophets All that Jesus says is true
Jesus Himself sent other messengers: Mt 23:34 (NKJ) "Therefore, indeed, I send you prophets, wise men, and scribes: some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will scourge in your synagogues and persecute from city to city, 35 "that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah, son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. Jesus himself talked of men of scripture: Abel, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, Solomon, Jonah, Daniel, Isaiah and others Apostles Law Prophets Wise men & scribes Characters and stories true All that Jesus says is true
Mt 5:18 (NKJ) "For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. Jn 17:8…I have given to [these apostles] the words which You have given Me; … 11 "Now I am no longer in the world, but these [apostles] are in the world, and I come to You. ... 17 "Sanctify [these apostles] by Your truth. Your word is truth… 20 "I do not pray for these [apostles] alone, but also forthose who will believe in Me through THEIR [the apostles’] word; New Testament Old Testament Apostles Law Prophets Wise men & scribes Characters and stories true All that Jesus says is true
Therefore, since the Old Testament is TRUE AND the New Testament is TRUE THEN the WHOLE Bible is true and trustworthy according to Jesus, Who says very specifically: Mt 5:18 (NKJ) "For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law TILL ALL IS FULFILLED. Bible is True New Testament Old Testament Apostles Law Prophets Wise men & scribes Characters and stories true All that Jesus says is true
This truth of the Bible takes the believer to a new level of awe and wonder, and of faith and study 2 Tim 3:16 (NKJ) All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Pet 1:19 (NKJ) And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; 20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. All of the Bible is TRUE for ME (takes me to a new level of FAITH and STUDY) Bible is True New Testament Old Testament Apostles’ authority Law’s authority Prophets’ authority Wise men and scribes All that Jesus says is true
Then lay the building blocks that YOU own as truth on the solid foundation of your faith. Start with the right foundation. God’s Word is TRUE I will be resurrected bodily Jesus is coming again All that Jesus says is true Jesus resurrected bodily People are born sinners Eternal reward, punishment Jesus was virgin born God shows His plan to all All people sin by choice God has redemption plan Jesus is the Son of God There is one God Jesus lived a perfect life God is holy Jesus is my Savior and Lord Jesus died in my place Jesus is the Creator Jesus: THE Way, Truth, Life God sets terms for life FAITH SAVING FAITH Jesus, Savior of the World