SERIES: Marked

TITLE:   Truth Matters

TEXT: Psalm 19:7-11 (p.456); 2 Peter 1:16-21 (1018)

I.    THE IMPORTANCE OF TRUTH                                                                               

“Truthiness” defined as “the quality of preferring concepts or facts one wishes to be true, rather than concepts or facts known to be true.”

Without the truth we have (nothing).

II.    THE BASIS FOR TRUTH                                                                                   

Six statements about Scripture from Psalm 19

Statement #1: Scripture is (Perfect), Restoring the Soul.  [v.7a]

Statement #2: Scripture is (Trustworthy), Imparting Wisdom. [v.7b]

Statement #3: Scripture is (Right), Causing Joy.  [v.8a]

            “This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promises give me life.”  Ps.119:50

Statement #4: Scripture is (Pure), Enlightening the Eyes. [v.8b]

Statement #5: Scripture is (Clean), Enduring Forever. [v.9a]

Statement #6: Scripture is (True), Altogether Righteous. [v.9b]

Final look: Psalm 119: 89, 128, 137-138, 142, 160

NEXT WEEK:   Worship Matters- Psalm 95:1-7; 96:1-9