Veritology: What is Truth?

I had heard about The Truth Project several months ago. After viewing the introductory video, I was instantly interested in attending. At the time (back in March), the closest presentation was about a three hour drive away. I noticed that there would be a training session much closer to my home in September. However, my dear Christian friend, Dran, sent me an email last week and invited me to a training session at her home! Praise God!

Here is what she shared:

“In a recent study, the Barna Research Group revealed a stunning statistic that continues to reverberate throughout the evangelical world. Only 9 percent of professing Christians have a biblical worldview.



Because of this, today's believers live very similarly to non-believers. A personal sense of significance is rarely experienced, we spend our money and time on things that fail to satisfy and we begin to wonder what life's ultimate purpose really is. We are, in short, losing our bearings as a people and a nation.



To counter this slide within the body of Christ, we are launching one of the most ambitious and powerful projects in the history of our ministry—Focus on the Family's "The Truth Project.”

The primary purpose of this study…is to facilitate transformation among those who are exposed to it. That inevitably occurs when a person comes face-to-face with God Himself. It happened to Isaiah when he had such an encounter. The prophet described it this way:

"In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. . . . 'Woe to me!' I cried. 'I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty.' Then one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. With it he touched my mouth and said, 'See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.' Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'" (Isaiah 6:1; 5-8; NIV)

I am afraid that the vast majority of God's people in our culture today are unaware of our enemy's schemes. That is why we are not faring well in the battle.

There is one central theme running through The Truth Project: the Truth that we seek — and the Truth that stands directly opposed to the lies of the world, the flesh, and the devil — is found ultimately in the character and being of God Himself. That is why, over and over again, the DVD curriculum begins and ends with Him.

The Truth Project sounded very similar to several books that I had recently read; including John MacArthur's "The Truth War," and "The Truth About Tolerance: Pluralism, Diversity and the Culture Wars," by Brad Stetson and Joseph G. Conti. Much of Greg Koukl's great apologetics resources at Stand to Reason.org also have provided information regarding the question, "what is truth?" and how we should share it.

Well, after attending just the first installment, I can already state that The Truth Project is absolutely awesome! What an extremely valuable resource it will be for you in your walk with Christ and evangelism experiences!

The truth is desperately needed during these times of lies, confusion, and moral relativism.

Lesson One is called, "Veritology: What is Truth?"

People...the answer is that the TRUTH is, and lives, in Jesus Christ! God's Word reveals the absolute truth of this fact!

I will be discussing my notes and personal reactions to the first lesson over the course of this week. For now, I will simply share the lesson guide information to whet your appetites for more!

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you seek out this study (or start one yourself!!) at your church and/or with your own home Bible study group. It is THAT GOOD!!

You will notice some questions at the bottom of this post. Any Christian believer who knows Jesus Christ and has studied the "meat" of the Bible could probably answer some, if not all of the questions. Feel free to post your answers in the comment section.

I plan to go into much more detail about the first lesson, as well as share my own personal answers to those questions here at Talk Wisdom.

This study WILL CHALLENGE YOU! The last question is one that every Christian needs to answer:

"Do you really believe that what you believe is really real?" How can we know what we really believe?

In Jesus,
Christine

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In this initial episode, students receive a general introduction to the overall scope and purpose of The Truth Project. This series is designed to take participants on a guided worldview tour, following the points of the worldview compass, a tool designed to direct our thinking with regard to four fundamental issues: Truth, God, Man, and the Social Order. Along the way, we will attempt to build a logical, systematic framework of ideas by which to organize and evaluate the various truth claims to be encountered during the course of our tour. Our ultimate goal is not simply to gain knowledge, but to look upon the face of God – and to be transformed in the process.



Themes
Our destination in Lesson 1 lies due North. The focal point for this first hour of discussion is the concept of Truth itself.

What is truth?

Why is it important?

What role does it play in the biblical view of the world, God's purpose for the cosmos, His will for mankind, His plan of salvation, and the way we live our personal lives?

In his comments on this subject, Dr. Del Tackett will demonstrate how truth was fundamental to the mission of Jesus Christ in the world; how it forms the heart of the Cosmic Battle that has been raging since the beginning; how this battle has divided the world into two opposing camps or sides; how lies, the antithesis of Truth, take human hearts and minds captive by the power of deception; and how every man and woman now stands in the position of having to choose between God's truth claims and the opposing perspective of the world, the flesh, and the devil.

To answer the question "what is truth?" Dr. Tackett consults the 1828 edition of Webster's Dictionary which defines truth "Conformity to fact or reality ..." We will also see how popular notions of truth (represented by man on the street interviews) contrast sharply with the biblical concept (as articulated by Ravi Zacharias, Os Guinness, and R. C. Sproul).



Points to Watch for
Dr. Tackett concludes that, in almost every case, the perspective of contemporary culture stands in direct opposition to the Truth-centered worldview presented in the Bible. In the process of making this case, he advances the bold claim that our culture is not only filled with lies but is actually heading in the direction of social insanity. As a result, he proposes that Pilate's query – "What is truth?"– is the most important question facing our society today. He ends Lesson 1 by challenging his audience with this all-important question: "Do you really believe that what you believe is really real?"



Discussion Questions


What did you see on this tour?

Jesus stated plainly that He had come into the world "to testify to the truth" (John 18:37). Exactly what did He mean by this, and how is this claim connected with those other aspects of Jesus’ mission – for example, forgiveness, salvation, redemption, and healing – that we more naturally associate with the ultimate purpose of His advent?

How does one’s concept of truth affect or determine one's concept of faith?

What is the key point of distinction between the biblical concept of truth and popular cultural ideas about truth? How is this point related to the concept of insanity?

Read 2 Timothy 2:24, 26 and Colossians 4:5, 6. Why does Paul advise believers to be "gentle" rather than "quarrelsome" in their dealings with outsiders? How does our understanding of the Cosmic Battle affect the way we relate to non-believers?

Dr. Tackett poses the question, "Do you really believe that what you believe is really real?" How can we know what we really believe?

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With special thanks to my friend Dran!

Sexchanging the Truth For a Lie

Did that title grab your attention? I had hoped that it would! However, before we get to the explanation of that title, I wanted to share with readers a few portions of Lesson 7 in “The Truth Project” series; as well as some of my notes.

If you get the chance to participate in this DVD series, I would encourage you to do so. Personally, I would describe it as gaining a Christian college education, condensed into an awesome 13 week DVD and lesson series which, if left to your own devices for study, might take you years of studying to learn on your own! Yes! It is THAT GOOD!

I think that if more Christians get involved in “The Truth Project” - by first being a participant - and then a leader for a new group in their homes, then a Christian Truth Revival would be taking place across the U.S.A. that would transform this nation for Jesus Christ - who is - “the way, the truth and the life.”

Christine

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The Truth Project

Lesson 7 - Sociology: The Divine Imprint

Themes
We begin where we left off in Tour 5: with the voice of nature making loud and unmistakable statements about the nature and character of God. "Ask the animals, and they will teach you," says Job, "and the birds of the air, and they will tell you" (Job 12:7, 8). In this case, order is one of the overwhelming messages with which creation bombards us. From the atom to the solar system, from photosynthesis to the cleansing tides, from the human body to the design of a chicken egg – everywhere we look we see obvious indications of purposeful design in the things God has made. This, of course, is a serious problem for those who argue that the universe is the product of "random, mindless forces."

The same element of order is apparent in the social systems God has instituted. Dr. Tackett lays out six that he see in Scripture: family, labor, church, state, community, and the relationship between man and his Maker. But the order we detect in this area is not simply an expression of the Lord's creative design. Instead, it flows out of His very nature. It is a reflection of who He is. As Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the Triune God embodies in Himself the ultimate resolution of the old philosophical problem of "the one and the many." He exemplifies diversity within unity and the answer to why it is "not good for man to be alone" is bound up in the Triune Essence. Relationship, union, communion, intimacy, fellowship, love, and community – these things have existed from all eternity within the economy of the Godhead. Accordingly, they serve as the basis for the smooth and ordered functioning of creation. It is for this very reason, Dr. Tackett argues, that basic social institutions such as marriage, family, and church have come under such heavy attack in our day: just as the world, the flesh, and the devil hate the Creator with a fervent and undying hatred, so they inevitably stand opposed to the social order that bears the imprint of His divine nature.

As this tour unfolds, the principles of order and relationship will be examined specifically as we find them manifested in three of the social systems designed by God: the family, the church, and the union between God and man ("The Intimate Three"). During the course of this discussion, Dr. Tackett will explain how the threefold Trinitarian pattern is reflected in and fundamental to the internal functioning of each of these spheres. Special attention will be given to the subject of the family and some of the pathologies associated with disregard for the divine plan in this crucial area of human life.

I. Introduction – The God of Order
A. Psalm 19 – "The heavens declare the glory of God ..."
B. Job 12 – "But ask the animals, and they will teach you ..."
C. Listening to a chicken egg – The exquisite design and intricacy seen in a chicken egg
D. Scriptural emphasis of order – Job 25:2, 1 Corinthians 14:33, James 3:16

My Notes:

James 3:16

God of order - not disorder.
Atom
Cell
Skeletal System
Circulatory System
Photosynthesis
Coral Reef
Metamorphosis
Pollination
Water Cycle
Lunar Tides
Solar System

Result of just chance?

Evolved or Design of God?

This is where the battle rages.

“It is good” is said 7 times in Genesis.

Genesis 2:18 is the first time we read, "it is not good..."


Gen 2:18
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And the LORD God said, [It is] not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

Must ask : is this a qualitative or ethical statement? Pragmatic or moral?

Our Source of Truth.

The Nature of God.

The Trinity.

Truth Project Notes:

In this tour and in the ones to follow, we are emphasizing the "roles" within the Triune nature of God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We have done so to highlight its imprint upon the social order that He has created. In doing so, however, it is possible that someone may wrongly begin to perceive the persons of the Trinity as separate beings. They are not.

One must never lose sight of the reality that God is One—one in essence and being. He exists in three persons, yet each is fully and wholly God. The Son is fully God, not a separate God. The Holy Spirit is fully God, not a separate being. So God is truly one in essence because each person of the Trinity is one in essence with the other.

But, God is not only one in essence, but He is one in unity. The three persons of the Trinity exist in complete oneness. Each person of the Trinity carries out a unique role and performs unique operations, yet they remain one in essence and one in unity. This is the nature of the eternal God.

All of this is mysterious, yes. But not so mysterious that we cannot comprehend its reality. The "mystical union" that exists within the Triune nature of God has also been impressed upon His creation. I do not understand how the flesh and the spirit within me are joined together. I do not understand how my wife and I have become "one flesh". I do not understand how the Spirit of God can dwell within me and somehow be united with me. Paul cries out in reference to these matters and calls it a "profound mystery".

So, when we refer to the Son being in submission to the Father, we are referring to the relationship that exists between the second "person" of the Trinity and the first "person" of the Trinity. When we refer to the Holy Spirit "proceeding" from the Father and the Son, we are referring to the unique operation that the Father and the Son carry out and the implied relationship that exists between the Holy Spirit and the Father and the Son. Yet, we are dealing with one God, one Being, one in essence and unity.

II. Social Order – The Divine Imprint
A. "It is not good" – Genesis 2:18 – Why was it "not good" for man to be alone?
B. Triune structure stamped upon Social Order
1. God – Father, Son, Holy Spirit
2. Family – Husband, Wife, Children
3. Church – Christ, Leaders, Flock
4. Our world – Three realms – Physical, Spiritual and Social
C. Relationships, Roles, Authority, Submission and Unity within social spheres

My lesson notes:

God is one in three Persons. There is relationship in the heart of God.

One in essence - three in Persons.

Relationship: Anything that unifies and brings coherence in diversity.

[See Westminster Confession]

Draw a circle. In it, place Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Triune nature of God.

These three are in perfect harmony and relationship with each other.

God created the family unit in a similar way.

Draw a circle. In it, place husband, wife, and children.

Submission is a negative word?

No! It’s a glorious word. The world has distorted it! Made it ugly.

Children come from husband and wife.

Picture of triune nature of God.

Devil hates both!

The Divine Mark

Primary colors
Atom
Solid, liquid, gas.

There are 3’s everywhere!

Physical realm.
Spiritual realm.
Social realm.

How has God designed these spheres? If we go against these three, we go against nature of God.

It’s about relationships.

Results of the Fall.
Relationships severed.

Between God and man.
Between man and man.
Between man and creation.

Truth Project Notes:

Importance of relationships
A. What happened at the fall? – Relationships were severed and damaged – between God & man, man & man, and man & creation
B. Aloneness - "It is not good for man to be alone" – Aloneness is contrary to God's nature; in all eternity, there had never been aloneness before
C. God's design of social institutions and social laws
D. Intimate Three – God's design for unity, intimacy, oneness - Family, Church, God and Man

In Scripture, Gen. 2:18 is the first verse that states, “not good.”

Gen 2:18 And the LORD God said, [It is] not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

What is “not good” in this verse?
It is “not good for man to be alone. Again, this goes against God’s nature. Del called this, “the Divine pause.”

God paused to make a Divine statement about His nature.

There had never been “aloneness” before. This is the Divine Mark.

One - aloneness.
Two - Relationship and intimacy.
Three - Community.

(Four doesn’t add anything!)

Natural Law of God - when gives it - structures based upon His own Nature. To go against theses laws - we go against God’s nature.

Social Laws.

Truth Project Notes:

IV. Family & Church
A. Ephesians 5 – Roles and relationships of members in these spheres – Authority, Submission, Oneness
B. Love and Respect between husband and wife
C. Honor between children and parents, flock and church leaders

Will find ourselves more in His nature.

Intimate 3

Trinity
Family
Church

God, Family and the Church. In that order everything works. Out of that order, nothing works!

Our reverence for God includes recognizing His Authority in our lives. Second, our submission to His worthiness (our worship of Him) through confession of sin through His Son, Jesus Christ’s death on the cross, acceptance of Jesus into our hearts as Lord and Savior, and our willingness to live for Him - striving for holiness and righteousness.

God, Family and Church is designed to help us behold the glory of God! In each relationship, submission is required. As was said before, that term “submission” has been twisted in this world to make people believe that is it bad. However, submission is a great part of being born again in Christ. Submission is what keeps order in the marriage and family.

Unfortunately, we have lost the awe of what God created and have, instead, exchanged the truth for a lie.

I just created a typo and it read: “sexchanged the truth for a lie.” Hmmm…. The Microsoft Word editor automatically corrected it, so I had to re-type it to show you! What a message! That typo can actually be used to describe the various pathologies involved with humankind’s twisting of God’s design for sex and marriage.

But first, let us look at God’s design.

Ephesians 5:22-24

In the church, leaders submit to Christ and the church body submits to the leaders. Notice that if the leaders do not genuinely submit to Christ, then the body should not be obligated to submit to the leaders (in other words, find a new church that DOES submit to Christ’s authority!).

In marriage, the husband should give himself up for his wife, just as Christ gave himself up for his beloved church (people, not a building).

Ephesians 5:26-27
Ephesians 5:28-30
Ephesians 5:31-32 (ESV)

Ephesians 5:33 (ESV)

It is good to remember that the husband needs respect like the wife needs love. It’s not about worthiness - its about the design of God.

Establishing a sphere of authority is essential in any relationship.

Titus 1:5-6 discusses this pattern in the church.

Christ
Leaders
Flock

Acts 20:28
Hebrews 13:17
1 Timothy 5:17

Today, when the question is asked, “What is Family?” we find two things:

1. It’s under great attack.
2. It still evokes emotion.

The key point that was made in the video was this:

“The family unit is not ours to manipulate!”

Of course, the world disagrees. The world says, “throw off the chains.”

However, when we diligently follow God’s design - there is contentment, even in this fallen world!

Malachi 2:16 tells us that God hates divorce!

There is much pain in this world due to divorce.

Truth Project Notes:

Statements from video interviewees poignantly highlight the pain, confusion, and deep emotional reactions connected with almost any examination of family life and family-related issues. Similar emotions are almost certain to arise during group discussion. The video segments also present a broad range of popular definitions of "family," a subject that has the potential to stir up equally diversified reactions from group participants. In addition, Dr. Tackett and his students fearlessly broach the often troublesome topic of authority and submission within the context of marriage, the church, and other aspects of God's social design.

1 Peter 3:7

Malachi 2:13-17

Divorce is serious with God! “Where is the God of Justice?” Consequences are deep!

1 Peter 3
Great worth in God’s sight.

The pathologies of the family are huge. The heart of God weeps over them all.

Picture a child crouching in a corner while his parents are fighting.

Who can excuse abuse in this unity?

The union of oneness of the marriage union is reflected and positively emphasized by children who honor their parents.

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V. Conclusion – Pathologies of the Family
A. Divorce – Malachi 2:16 – "I hate divorce ..."
B. Lack of respect – 1 Peter 3:7 – " ... so that nothing will hinder your prayers ..."

The section about “pathologies of the family” was very convicting for all. Who hasn’t been touched by divorce? Who hasn’t been exposed to conflict, strife, verbal and/or physical abuse because God’s proper order and design for the family unit has not been followed? Why? Because of lack of submission. Yes…that “dirty word” again. People don’t like that word. However, it is THE WORD of liberation in Christian life!!

We could take any number of the pathologies that currently rage in relationships and see how they are utterly meant to destroy God’s design for relationships.

What are some of the pathologies that are intent on destroying God’s design for relationships?

Here are just a few:

1. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = adultery
2. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = fornication
3. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = pornography
4. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = prostitution
5. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = incest
6. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = child molestation
7. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = rape
8. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = homosexuality
9. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = polygamy
10. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = poly-amory
11. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = bi-sexuality
12. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = transvestitism
13. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = transgender
14. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = sexual abuse
15. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = pederasty
16. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = pedophilia
17. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = human sexual trafficking
18. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = group sexual encounters
19. Sexchanging the truth for a lie = abortion

Have I left any out? I’m sure that there are several more that could be added to this list.

This list is proof positive that sexual deviancy of any kind is detrimental to the life-blood of God’s design for the family.

And, those who think that the word "submit" in the phrase - “wives submit to your husbands” is STILL a “dirty word” consider this verse:

1 Peter 3:7
Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

Did you read that? This is how VERY important the true family unit is to God. Scripture informs, (as well as provides a type of warning) that “your prayers may not be hindered” when you follow God’s design in marriage!

I will conclude with the rest of 1 Peter 3


1 Pe 3:8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous;#[fn1]

1Pe 3:9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

1Pe 3:10 For
"He who would love life
And see good days,
Let him refrain his tongue from evil,
And his lips from speaking deceit.

1Pe 3:11 Let him turn away from evil and do good;
Let him seek peace and pursue it.

1Pe 3:12 For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,
And His ears are open to their prayers;
But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil."#[fn2]

1Pe 3:13 And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good?

1Pe 3:14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled."#[fn3]

1Pe 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God#[fn4] in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;

1Pe 3:16 having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.

1Pe 3:17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.

1Pe 3:18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us#[fn5] to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit,

1Pe 3:19 by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison,

1Pe 3:20 who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited#[fn6] in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water.

1Pe 3:21 There is also an antitype which now saves us--baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

1Pe 3:22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.



Footnotes:
#3:8 NU-Text reads humble.
#3:12 Psalm 34:12-16
#3:14 Isaiah 8:12
#3:15 NU-Text reads Christ as Lord.
#3:18 NU-Text and M-Text read you.
#3:20 NU-Text and M-Text


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Blue Letter Bible

The Truth Project

Questions and answers for the first lesson.

Question: What did you see on this tour?

Answer: I saw several things. First, is the fact that absolute truth is found only through Jesus Christ and in God's Word, the Bible.

The people who were interviewed in the video did not have very solid, coherent, or convincing answers when asked, "What is Truth?"

Personally, I think that it is an easy question when one knows Jesus Christ and has studied (and comprehends) the messages that God is revealing in Scripture. Without that solid foundation, a person can be easily led astray and towards the "next best thing" - in their minds, that is - even if that "thing" is drawing them away from the God of the universe!


Question: Jesus stated plainly that He had come into the world "to testify to the truth" (John 18:37). Exactly what did He mean by this, and how is this claim connected with those other aspects of Jesus’ mission – for example, forgiveness, salvation, redemption, and healing – that we more naturally associate with the ultimate purpose of His advent?

When Jesus states that he came for the reason "to testify to the truth," it means that he knows, follows, and IS the Truth! Without Truth as a foundation, all of Jesus' other claims would not matter. Since Jesus Himself IS the Truth, and testifies TO the truth, we can TRUST him with our lives. Thus, what He has proclaimed as "the way, the truth and the life," can also be trusted. Forgiveness, salvation, redemption, and healing begins with our acknowledgement that we are sinful and in desperate need of the Savior! Repentance of our sin at the foot of the cross of Christ is the only way to be reconciled back to Father God.

Question: How does one’s concept of truth affect or determine one's concept of faith?

Answer: People can be deceived into believing anything - whether it is legitimately true or not. Christianity is both a reasonable faith and an evidential faith. We have the fact of history on our side that Jesus Christ lived, preached for 3 years, suffered for our sakes, died a death as our substitution for us and our sins, and rose again from the dead. He lives evermore and is seated at the right hand of the Father in heaven.

The Bible tells us, "Without faith, it is impossible to please God." We do not know everything, but we certainly know enough because of all that has been revealed about Jesus in the Scriptures. The Bible testifies about, and points to - Jesus Christ - as the long-awaited Messiah in the Old Testament. Hundreds of prophecies have already been fulfilled in Jesus Christ. That fact alone gives us the confidence to believe that all of the rest of the prophecies will also be fulfilled at his Second Coming.


Question: What is the key point of distinction between the biblical concept of truth and popular cultural ideas about truth? How is this point related to the concept of insanity?

I loved hearing the fact that this study will show us that there is no direction/area in life where God has not spoken. That is a profound truth that people often overlook.

This study will be a tour of extraordinary worth! We will examine truth claims in logical order. When we turn and gaze upon the face of God through this study; we cannot help but to be deeply affected!

Jesus' truth claims do not play well in this "tolerant" world. But the fact is that the Spirit of Truth battles against the spirit of falsehood. This is the cosmic battle that has been going on ever since Satan was cast out of heaven and the fall of man occurred.

Satan's lies counter God's Truth. Ever since the Garden of Eden, Satan still uses his same old tricks against man - "did God really say?" Every lie is based on that phrase. What leads us down the path of lies?

Getting man to doubt God's Word.

Getting man to doubt God's goodness.

Getting man to doubt God's Holiness and Righteousness.

Getting man to doubt the reality of the need for God's Righteous Judgment of sin.

Getting man to doubt the reality of man's need for repentance because of sin.

Getting man to doubt God's Love for us.

Getting man to doubt that He sent His Son to take our sins away; as well as the penalty for sin.

Getting man to fall for the deceptions of Satan, the enemy of our souls, whose lies help keep us in bondage to sin.

Jesus came to "set the captives free." What a beautiful Savior we have! What a wonderful salvation message! There is a close link between salvation and truth. (see Eph. 6:14)

There is also a close link between sin and the issue of the raging cosmic battle for our souls. Every sin's goal is to turn us back to belief in the lie. Satan wants to keep us prisoners in sin. As Del dramatically pointed out in the video, Satan wants to keep us in "POW clothes." (also see Col. 4:5-6) (NAS)

Question: Read 2 Timothy 2:24, 26 and Colossians 4:5, 6. Why does Paul advise believers to be "gentle" rather than "quarrelsome" in their dealings with outsiders? How does our understanding of the Cosmic Battle affect the way we relate to non-believers?

We are to view outsiders as captives - that is what we were! Therefore, we must be gentle in our witnessing to those still under the curse of Satan.

Admittedly, this can oftentimes be difficult to do. Those who are under the power of deception are not easily brought out of it. In many encounters that I have had with non-believers, I am often told by them that I am "speaking another language" to them.

A huge part of the reason for this is the fact that without Christ indwelling the heart, the Bible is difficult to discern. Those not born again in Jesus Christ do not have the guidance of the Holy Spirit who "leads us into all truth."

For example. In the last post (Oprah's False Religion), recall that Oprah thought, in her own mind, that the idea that God is a "jealous God" was appalling to her. Since this did not sit well with her and such a thought bothered her so intensely, she ended up altogether rejecting the gospel of Jesus Christ. She desired to find another way (or, many ways) to her own feelings and concepts of God. I would suspect that it probably had a lot to do with her feelings towards being tolerant.

I don't think that Jesus was being tolerant when he proclaimed that he is "the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but by me." However, Jesus spoke the truth! He IS the Truth!

When Oprah stated, "God is jealous of me?" she unequivocally displayed her lack of proper biblical exegesis, hermeneutics, scholarly interpretation, and understanding of why God tells us that He is a jealous God.

What is the first commandment? Thou shalt love the Lord thy God. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

God is not "jealous" of Oprah. Consider this! He is jealous for her!! Why? Precisely because He does not want ANYONE to perish! He wants all to come to salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ. Naturally, God does not want any of His children turned towards false gods, religion, or any other idols.

Question: Isaiah 44:17 equates an idol to a lie. People bowed down to a block of wood - asking it to "save them." Idol worship often leads to insane things! How foolish is it to bow down to a block of wood?

As was pointed out in the Oprah example above, a lie can lead one to idol worship! What is Oprah's target for worship? I'll let you answer that question.

Insanity is "the loss of touch with reality." People in such a state believe that the lie is real. This is a description of common insanity.

The ultimate source of truth is God. Col. 2:2-3 (NAS) asks us will he not care for you - oh you of little faith?

The truth claims of God gives us hope, trust, and faith. Jesus talked about us having "the faith of a child."

The video showed incredible faith in a child at the end of a diving board at a pool. We see him overcome his fear - faith overcomes our feelings - we grab hold of Him! We grab hold of Jesus! We hang onto Him!

Just like that child who overcame his initial fear and jumped into the pool towards the waiting arms of his loving mother, we are to trust the God who loves us! Doing so, connects our faith to our emotions. We can trust Him with our lives - now and in eternity!

Question: Dr. Tackett poses the question, "Do you really believe that what you believe is really real?" How can we know what we really believe?

My answer to that first question is YES! Completely! I know it's real because Jesus is real. God's Word is trustworthy and true. Nothing else in the world matters but to be reconciled back to our Creator who loves us!

I know what I really believe because I have been studying the Bible for over 20 years. It is the inerrant Word of God which points towards Jesus Christ from Genesis to Revelation.

Besides the trustworthiness of the Bible, I have also had divine encounters and personal, spiritual experiences over the years that have cemented my confidence in knowing that what I believe is really real and true!

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Dear The Truth Project small group members. Please feel free, if led to do so, to share your individual answers to these questions!

Dear visitors and commenters here at Talk Wisdom . Please feel free, if led to do so, to share your individual answers to these questions! Even if you have not seen the video, you can still share your thoughts on these matters based on your own private Bible reading and studying!

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[Note: I am including each of "The Truth Project" blog posts in my other blog called, "The Way of God in Truth." This way, anyone can access the posts easily without having to search for them here at Talk Wisdom.]

The Truth Will Not Be Silenced!

Coming up in April:
Day of Truth - April 27, 2006

visit www.dayoftruth.org

The Day of Truth was established to counter the promotion of the homosexual agenda and express an opposing viewpoint from a Christian perspective.

In the past, students who have attempted to speak against the promotion of the homosexual agenda have been censored or, in some cases, punished for their beliefs. It is important that students stand up for their First Amendment right to hear and speak the Truth about human sexuality in order to protect that freedom for future generations.

The Day of Truth provides an opportunity to publicly exercise our free speech rights.

Participating students are encouraged to wear T-shirts and pass out cards (not during class time) with the following message:

I am speaking the Truth to break the silence.
Silence isn’t freedom.
It’s a constraint.
Truth tolerates open discussion, because the Truth emerges when healthy discourse is allowed.
By proclaiming the Truth in love, hurts will be halted, hearts will be healed, and lives will be saved.

The Day of Truth is scheduled for April 27, 2006. This is the day after GLSEN (The Gay, Lesbian, Straight Educational Network) will sponsor the "Day of Silence." GLSEN’s Day of Silence encourages students to remain silent throughout the day and not respond to teachers or school administrators. It is part of their overall strategy to change how our society perceives homosexual behavior.

But the Day of Silence is a misnomer, because what is truly being silenced is the Truth.

Visit http://www.dayoftruth.org/ to learn more and participate in this project.

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Speaking of the Day of Truth, there is THE Voice of Truth and that voice belongs to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

Several months ago, I asked a question on this blog, "what should be our source for absolute truth?"

I often ask that very question when posting at other blogs that typically hold worldviews opposite that of the Biblical Christian faith and worldview. Most of the time, the question is met with silence.

I think that question is an interesting one to ask and have answered.

What "side" would a person end up on?

How would each side have most likely viewed the Bible?

Would their view be that the Bible is a 'living document' that is meant to be progressive, frequently updated and re-interpretated for the times with an evolving moral and legal structure to match?

Or, is the Bible to be viewed as God's Word to all mankind which was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit?

Is it the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living?

Think about it. How one answers that question determines how each of us will live as Christians. Both cannot possibly be correct.

It is precisely because the Bible is inspired by God that it is perceived as truth without any mixture of error. That is how absolute truth is determined.

(see 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalms 12:6; 119:105, 160; Proverbs 30:5)

God's Truth in the Bible is how we discern which representative voice, out of all the voices calling out to us today, is truly joining in lock step with the One and Only Voice of Truth, Jesus Christ.

As one portion of the Casting Crowns song lyrics called The Voice of Truth tells us:

But the Voice of Truth tells me a different story
The Voice of Truth says, "Do not be afraid!"
And the Voice of Truth says, "This is for My glory
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the Voice of Truth

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The Voice of Truth (complete lyrics)
by Casting Crowns

Oh what I would do to have
The kind of faith it takes
To climb out of this boat I'm in
Onto the crashing waves
To step out of my comfort zone
Into the realm of the unknown where Jesus is
And He's holding out His hand
But the waves are calling out my name And they laugh at me
Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed
The waves they keep on telling me
Time and time again.
"Boy, you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"

Chorus:
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!"
The voice of truth says, "This is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

Oh what I would do to have
The kind of strength it takes to stand before a giant
With just a sling and a stone
Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors
Shaking in their armor
Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand
But the giant's calling out my name
And he laughs at me
Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed
The giant keeps on telling me
Time and time again.
"Boy you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"

But the stone was just the right size
To put the giant on the ground
And the waves they don't seem so high
From on top of them lookin' down
I will soar with the wings of eagles
When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus
Singing over me

I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

An Interesting Conversation

Back in August 2009, my blogging friend (and frequent commentator here at Talk Wisdom,) Gary Baker, launched his new blog One of Seven-Thousand. There is a really good conversation going on under his latest post titled Those Who Will Not See.

Excerpt:

My family and I are going through a series of videos and discussions at our church called “The Truth Project.” (For those of you who wish to opine that the project might contain very little truth, I would appreciate it if you accompanied such opinions with a specific complaint that would show that you have actually been exposed to the material and found a fact-based complaint or error. I don’t want to make fun of you as bigoted or ignorant, but if you approach without doing the homework you really leave me no choice.) One of our related homework assignments was to watch “Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed” by Ben Stein. (Same notations apply).

At the very end of “Expelled,” Ben asks Richard Dawkins how he will feel if he goes through his entire life seeking to stamp out religion, expires, and then finds himself face-to-face with God. Mr. Dawkins replies words to the effect of “Why did you take such great pains to hide yourself?”

Continue reading here.

I had participated in four sessions of The Truth Project back in June, 2008. They were very informative and I had planned to complete the course in the future. One of the most important things that participants in The Truth Project learn, is the influence of Jesus Christ and the Bible in the foundation of America. I wrote about my experience with the first lesson here.

I saw Ben Stein's movie several times. Dawkin's question was interesting to hear from someone who labels themselves as an atheist or skeptic.

Dawkin's question indicates that the subject of faith in a non-believer's mind is based on "seeing before believing." Whereas, Jesus asks us to "believe" first, then we shall see. The funny thing to realize is that those who believe in Darwinism actually hold to a faith in things not seen! They need to have "faith" that the scientists who came up with the theory are telling the truth. The more time that goes by and the more intelligence and design that we see in the universe and throughout the world of our existence - the more impossible the theory of Darwinism becomes.

Be sure to read through the comment section. You will see how relativism vs. faith, (and, to some extent, the Creation/Intelligent Design vs. Darwinism) arguments cause people to either believe in the absolute truth of Jesus Christ, God and the Bible; or, to believe in man's own wisdom and knowledge (and errors) as is contained in the belief of Darwinism, other religions, and/or the concept of religious relativism. (sorry about the long run-on sentence!)

Hat tip:


One of Seven-Thousand

Time For Some Truth

On this Day of Truth, it's time for some truth telling about gay activism in public schools. (Please note that the following article may contain some disturbing, graphic material.)

The following are excerpts from Linda Harvey's article, "How homosexual school clubs offer sex to students."

The mainstream media is sure to spend time this next week on the subject of homosexuality and youth, precipitated by the observance in hundreds of high schools of the so-called "Day of Silence" on Wednesday, April 26. This is the day that students who are "GLBT" – that's "gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered" – pledge to remain silent all day to draw attention to what they believe is discrimination.

On Thursday, April 27, some schools will be blessed with a Christian response, the "Day of Truth," started several years ago by the Alliance Defense Fund. "Day of Truth" participants will explain the reality of homosexuality along with the light of Christ's truth and the hope therein.

But there's one connection surfacing that schools and communities should watch: the strong link between the school "GSAs" and community-based "GLBT" youth groups. With little accountability except to the adult "gay" community, there's no doubt that these offsite youth groups do offer students opportunities to learn about graphic sex and socialize with peers and adults who are active participants in the homosexual lifestyle. And the target age starts as early as middle school.
At most of these off-campus clubs, your sixth grader would be welcomed by adult homosexual volunteers and staff, and allowed to socialize with high school and college age "queer" or gender variant youth, without your permission or knowledge. All he or she has to do is show up, and many are located conveniently on bus lines to accommodate kids under driving age.

"No parents" plus homosexual approval is the reason these centers call themselves "safe" places. There is a homosexual youth center now in virtually every medium or large city in the United States. Many are funded by private foundations or connected to a local adult center for "GLBT" people. Some are even funded by United Way. And the kids who attend are given graphic "safe-sex" lectures, the option of free HIV testing without parental permission, group "counseling" and other serious, adult-level situations that few schools would allow on site.

Think this is an exaggeration and/or nothing to be alarmed about if you are a parent? Read about "BAGLY":

Staff and adult volunteers sometimes teach workshops with dangerous enticements. BAGLY, the Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth, features ongoing courses called "Queer College." One of these courses is called "HIV." Conducted by a male staff member and "peer leaders," the course content is described on the BAGLY website as follows:

SEX! Yeah, we know you're doing it. But how safe are you? We could all use info on sexy new ways to use condoms and barriers. We'll have open, honest, judgment-free conversations about sex toys, oral sex, bare-backing, mixing sex and drugs, how to keep it safe and advocate for yourself during group sex, anonymous sex, and sex on the go! We'll have something for everyone.

This course was held early in April at the BAGLY meeting site, which is St. John the Evangelist Church in Boston.
Most of these youth centers extend open arms to area GSAs. The non-school locale provides a venue for activities that might not be allowed at school. Frequently, all area GSA members will be invited to youth center events, where no parents, no school boards, no teachers are there to supervise what might take place.

Unfortunately, there are many more examples of groups like BAGLY in the article.

The following are EXCELLENT QUESTIONS:

What in the world are we doing exposing kids to opportunities to get involved in practices that are spreading an epidemic disease? How can we let kids make such huge health-care decisions, interact with health professionals, receive "counseling" and figure out what all this means, without the guidance of a parent or guardian?

For instance, what if a young teen does get involved in a homosexual relationship, then is tested for HIV, and the test is positive? And his parents have no idea of any of this, but this young person has to evaluate all this, cope with what he will probably think is a death sentence, and have entered this world of corruption in secret, because of incessant, inaccurate propaganda convincing him he was born "gay"?

Even though this consent by minors is becoming very common and is even upheld by law, there's no excuse for putting kids in this position. It's certainly feeding the problem of sexually transmitted diseases and sexual activity among America's youth. Parents are, by and large, not a problem for kids, but the primary people in the world who care most about a kid's welfare, and the ones who can talk him/her out of foolish impulses. Don't we have public service ads now that urge parents to talk with teens about sex, about drugs? Don't we know that this works? But these clubs, and the assumptions they make about all parents, undermine the child's first, best hope. We are offering kids a way to act on misinformation, and opportunities to be exploited, by excluding parental knowledge. This is a recipe for an insane, unstable and disease-ridden culture.

Wait – we've already got that, don't we?

And we haven't even addressed one more big question: the potential for molestation.

What happens if one of these HIV testing sessions uncovers a 12-, 13- or 14-year-old who is having a relationship with a 25- or 30-year-old? Why isn't there required reporting of such relationships? If we are going to empower taxpayer-funded groups to act as health professionals, we have to require that they not corrupt, or aid and abet corruption of children – period. The reality is that adult-teen liaisons are not uncommon in the "gay" community, so some oversight and legal parameters are needed.

We have once thrown kids to the beasts of tolerance and acceptance. Well, few of us want to tolerate and accept increased homosexual activity, as well as limited and shortened lives of our precious children – all because of a 100 percent preventable problem.

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Day of Truth - April 27, 2006

The Day of Truth was established to counter the promotion of the homosexual agenda and express an opposing viewpoint from a Christian perspective.

In the past, students who have attempted to speak against the promotion of the homosexual agenda have been censored or, in some cases, punished for their beliefs. It is important that students stand up for their First Amendment right to hear and speak the Truth about human sexuality in order to protect that freedom for future generations. The Day of Truth provides an opportunity to publicly exercise our free speech rights.

Participating students are encouraged to wear T-shirts and pass out cards (not during class time) with the following message:


I am speaking the Truth to break the silence.
Silence isn’t freedom. It’s a constraint.
Truth tolerates open discussion, because the Truth emerges when healthy discourse is allowed.
By proclaiming the Truth in love, hurts will be halted, hearts will be healed, and lives will be saved.

The Day of Truth is scheduled for April 27, 2006. This is the day after GLSEN (The Gay, Lesbian, Straight Educational Network) will sponsor the "Day of Silence." GLSEN’s Day of Silence encourages students to remain silent throughout the day and not respond to teachers or school administrators. It is part of their overall strategy to change how our society perceives homosexual behavior. But the Day of Silence is a misnomer, because what is truly being silenced is the Truth.

Visit Day Of Truth to learn more and participate in this project.

Why Did Jesus Come Into the World?

Dear Readers -

As many of you already know, I started attending the 13 week study called, "The Truth Project" last Monday evening. The very first class was awesome!

I will be blogging about it over the course of the 13 week training. Then, I will conduct the course in my home so that others can reap the benefits!

Briefly, the first session opened up with two very relevant questions.

1. What is truth?
2. Why did Jesus come into the world?

The sessions are intended to take us on a worldview tour. I'm so excited about this!!!

I can see that it is already a tour of extraordinary worth!! It will present truth claims in logical order. When one turns and gazes upon the face of God - there is no doubt that we are deeply affected!

It was so interesting to hear the various answers given to that second question.

Jesus came to save us.

In John it tells us Jesus was born to fulfil the prophecies.

Jesus came to redeem us.

We desperately needed redemption.

Jesus came to save the world.

Now, these are all good answers - but they weren't the exact correct answer to complete the Scripture verse that our study leader was referring to in John 18:33-38.

The answer is that Jesus came to testify to the truth.

Truth was on trial.

How many times did our Lord say, "I tell you the truth" in Scripture?

How many times did he say, "Truly, truly..." to emphasize a point?

Twenty-Five times!

What is so obvious about the combined evils of our day is the fact that they ALL resist the call to discover the Truth which can only be found in God's Word.

Such truth brings forth our need for acknowledgment of, and repentance for, sin.

It is THEN, and only then where we are cleansed of our sin in order to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior into our hearts.

There are many, many deceptions floating around in the world that keep unredeemed men in bondage. Thus, such bondage keeps them from experiencing Jesus' goal for us sinners - that being -

To set the (us) captives free!

Two Flight 93 Memorial Project Commissioners Quit

Two Memorial Project Commission members quit over the Project’s bad behavior







Two Pennsylvanian’s quit the Flight 93 Memorial Commission last week, protesting Park Service plans to condemn five crash-site properties that it never negotiated for in good faith. Consider the case of the Lambert family, who have been on their land for three generations:

"It's absolutely a surprise. I'm shocked by it. I'm disappointed by it," said Tim Lambert, who owns nearly 164 acres that his grandfather bought in the 1930s. The park service plans to condemn two parcels totaling about five acres — land, he said, he had always intended to donate for the memorial.



"To the best of my knowledge and my lawyer, absolutely no negotiations have taken place with the park service where we've sat down and discussed this," Lambert said.



Lambert said he had mainly dealt with the Families of Flight 93 and said he's provided the group all the information it's asked for, including an appraisal.

They are condemning land that he was trying to GIVE to them, just because he had the gall to expect the Park Service to actually do its part.





Project members have embraced the “absolute moral authority” conceit



How dare anyone not rush to give these grieving 9/11 family members whatever they want? Didn’t they hear Maureen Dowd’s proclamation that “the moral authority of parents who bury children killed in Iraq [or on 9/11] is absolute”?



When crash-site owner Mike Svonavec put up a donation box to try to cover some of the cost of hiring security guards for the hugely popular Temporary Memorial, Patrick White, cousin of Flight 93 hero Louis Nacke, told the press:

That land has been paid for with 40 lives ... the donation box is an insult to that cost.

When Svonavec insisted that the Park Service follow its own legally required procedures for assessing property values (procedures that, as it happens, take into account current property values, not just pre-crash property values), White accused Svonavec of trying to profit from the blood of his cousin:

"I think Svonavec believes his land, because it has the blood of my cousin and 39 other people, it's worth more," he said.

Using the flag of victim-hood to defend Paul Murdoch’s terrorist memorial mosque



Project members use the same trick to deflect criticism of the giant Islamic-shaped crescent that is now being built on the crash-site. When people point out the hidden terrorist memorializing features—things that no one knew about when the Crescent of Embrace design was chosen—like the Mecca-orientation of the giant crescent, or the 44 glass blocks emplaced along the flight path, Project members not only deny these easy to verify facts, but they pretend that they are being accused of intending to honor the terrorists:

“That’s an absolute, unequivocal fabrication that is being portrayed as fact,” said Edward Felt’s brother, Gordon Felt [about the 44 blocks claim].



He says he is insulted people would believe he would participate in anything that honored his brother's killers.

In The Church of Liberalism, Ann Coulter slammed the media for granting the Jersey Girls an “absolute moral authority” card, not questioning the Girls’ practice of blaming the Bush administration instead of al Qaeda for their husband's deaths on 9/11. The Jersey Girls were bad enough, but nowhere is the flag of victim-hood being used to cover up more bad behavior than at the Memorial Project.





Active cover-up of an ongoing Islamic supremacist plot



Like the Jersey Girls, the Memorial Project gives Islam a pass for 9/11. Project members might not have known about the Mecca-orientation of the Crescent of Embrace, but they DID know that it was a giant Islamic-shaped crescent. Now they are doing far worse. Now they DO know that the giant crescent points almost exactly at Mecca, and are consistently misleading the press about it.



Their own Muslim consultant told them not to worry about the Mecca-oriented crescent, claiming that it can’t be seen as a mihrab (the Mecca-direction indicator around which every mosque is built) unless it points EXACTLY at Mecca (a claim that was contradicted earlier this month by Saudi religious authorities).



So what does Project Supervisor Joanne Hanley say when asked about the Mecca-orientation claim?

The only thing that orients the memorial is the crash site.

They are actively and knowingly covering up clear evidence of an ongoing al Qaeda sympathizing plot. Bad behavior indeed.


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