2022 THEME: For Such a Time. . .

Series: Truth Decay

TITLE: The Truth is Still the Truth

Scripture: I Cor.1: 18-2:5

I.  THE BATTLE LINES ARE DRAWN                             

Some terms we need to clarify;

1. 1. 1. 1. Post-Modernism- I will decide what is truth (in my own eyes).  (Feelings) trump (truth).  Truth has (no boundaries). There are no (absolutes).
         2. Post-Truth- There is truth but leaves it to (personal preference).
         3. (Deconstruction)- “The process of systematically dissecting and often rejecting the beliefs you grew up with.  It has little do with objective truth, and everything to do with (tearing down) whatever doctrine someone believes is morally wrong.” (Childers)

II.   THE BATTLE LINES OBLITERATED            

What does the post-truth thought do to the church?

1. 1. 1. 1. Avoid uncomfortable discussions.  (No truth)
         2. Truth is used to bludgeon outsiders. (No love)

“Whatever Jesus says is unquestionably right, and if it were not, then following Him is a waste of time.” John Cooper

What does Paul say about truth? I Cor. 1

1. 1. 1. 1. Human wisdom is (inferior).
         2. God’s wisdom is (superior).
         3. Man’s wisdom will be (destroyed).

Next Week: Series:  “Truth Decay”

Title: God is Still God- Psalm 139: 1-18, 23-24