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Can We Handle the Truth?

Pilate said to Pilate said to Him, "What is Him, "What is truth?" And when truth?" And when he had said this, he had said this, he went out he went out again to the again to the Jews, and said to Jews, and said to them, "I find no them, "I find no fault in Him at all. fault in Him at all.

(John 18:38)(John 18:38)

Truth Is:Truth Is:• That Which Corresponds That Which Corresponds

To Its ObjectTo Its Object• That Which Describes the That Which Describes the

Actual State of AffairsActual State of Affairs• Absolute, Not RelativeAbsolute, Not Relative

What is Truth?

• Truth is Discovered Not InventedTruth is Discovered Not Invented

• Truth is Trans-CulturalTruth is Trans-Cultural

• Truth is UnchangeableTruth is Unchangeable

• A Sincere Belief Not Change The FactsA Sincere Belief Not Change The Facts

• Truth Not Affected By The Attitude of Truth Not Affected By The Attitude of the One Professing Itthe One Professing It

Other Truths About Truth

All Truths Are Absolute!

• ““There is no Truth”There is no Truth”• ““All Truth is Relative”All Truth is Relative”• ““There Are No Absolutes”There Are No Absolutes”• ““What Is True For You Is Not For Me”What Is True For You Is Not For Me”• ““All Roads Lead To Heaven”All Roads Lead To Heaven”

Self-Defeating Statements

False Ideas About Truth Lead ToFalse Ideas About Life!

Can All Religions Be True?Can All Religions Be True?• The atheist says “there is no god”.The atheist says “there is no god”.

American AtheistAmerican AtheistThere is no heavenly father. Man must protect the orphans and foundlings, or they will not be protected. There is no god to answer prayer. Man must hear and help man.

• The Bible claims Jehovah God is our The Bible claims Jehovah God is our Creator.Creator.

Can All Religions Be True?Can All Religions Be True?

Genesis 1:1

In the beginning God created In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.the heavens and the earth.

Genesis 1:1

In the beginning God created In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.the heavens and the earth.

The Bible Says:The Bible Says:

• The atheist says there is no god.The atheist says there is no god.

• Muslims do not believe Jesus was Muslims do not believe Jesus was resurrected.resurrected.


That they said (in boast), “We killed Christ Jesus the son of Mary, the Apostle of God”; -But they killed him not, Nor crucified him, But so it was made to appear unto them…Nay, God raised him up unto Himself; and God is exalted in power.

The QuranThe Quran

• The Bible claims Jehovah God is our The Bible claims Jehovah God is our Creator.Creator.

• The Bible claims Jesus Christ was The Bible claims Jesus Christ was resurrected.resurrected.


Acts 13:28-30And though they found no cause for death And though they found no cause for death

in Him, they asked Pilate that He should in Him, they asked Pilate that He should be put to death. Now when they had be put to death. Now when they had

fulfilled all that was written concerning fulfilled all that was written concerning Him, they took Him down from the tree Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb. But God raised and laid Him in a tomb. But God raised

Him from the dead.Him from the dead.

Acts 13:28-30And though they found no cause for death And though they found no cause for death

in Him, they asked Pilate that He should in Him, they asked Pilate that He should be put to death. Now when they had be put to death. Now when they had

fulfilled all that was written concerning fulfilled all that was written concerning Him, they took Him down from the tree Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb. But God raised and laid Him in a tomb. But God raised

Him from the dead.Him from the dead.




• Atheists believe that man is only mortal Atheists believe that man is only mortal and has no eternal destiny.and has no eternal destiny.


•"In view of the stench of death that pervades the concept of religion, it is disturbing to read words in the articles of authors writing for the 'American Atheist' magazine.•Death is the friend of madness; it is not the friend of the Atheists. Asking people to happily die is incompatible with telling them to happily live.•If life is good, death is bad. Every individual knows that instinctively. •No: death is not acceptable. We have no choice but to admit it."

American AtheistAmerican Atheist

• The Bible claims Jehovah God is Our The Bible claims Jehovah God is Our Creator.Creator.

• The Bible Claims Jesus Christ Was The Bible Claims Jesus Christ Was Resurrected.Resurrected.

• The Bible teaches that man has an eternal The Bible teaches that man has an eternal destiny.destiny.


II Timothy 4:6-8For I am already being poured out as a drink For I am already being poured out as a drink

offering, and the time of my departure is at offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have hand. I have fought the good fight, I have

finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of there is laid up for me the crown of

righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to

me only but also to all who have loved His me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.appearing.

II Timothy 4:6-8For I am already being poured out as a drink For I am already being poured out as a drink

offering, and the time of my departure is at offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have hand. I have fought the good fight, I have

finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of there is laid up for me the crown of

righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to

me only but also to all who have loved His me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.appearing.





• Many protestant denominations teach that Many protestant denominations teach that salvation is by “faith only”.salvation is by “faith only”.


Wherefore, that we are justified by faith only is a most wholesome doctrine, and very full of comfort.

The Methodist DisciplineThe Methodist Discipline



• The Bible teaches that man has an eternal The Bible teaches that man has an eternal destinydestiny

• The Bible teaches that one is saved by The Bible teaches that one is saved by grace through an obedient faith.grace through an obedient faith.


James 2:24

“Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith

only.”

James 2:24

“Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith

only.”





• Many protestant denominations teach that Many protestant denominations teach that salvation is by “faith only”.salvation is by “faith only”.

• Many denominations teach baptism is not Many denominations teach baptism is not necessary for salvation.necessary for salvation.


Baptism is not essential to salvation…but it is essential to obedience.

The Hiscox Baptist ManualThe Hiscox Baptist Manual



• The Bible teaches that man has an eternal The Bible teaches that man has an eternal destinydestiny

• The Bible teaches that one is saved by The Bible teaches that one is saved by grace through an obedient faith.grace through an obedient faith.

• The Bible teaches that water baptism is The Bible teaches that water baptism is necessary for salvation.necessary for salvation.


Acts 2:38

Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the

remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Acts 2:38

Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the

remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”


• The atheist says there is no god.The atheist says there is no god.• Muslims do not Believe Jesus resurrected.Muslims do not Believe Jesus resurrected.• Atheists believe that man is only mortal Atheists believe that man is only mortal

and has no eternal destiny.and has no eternal destiny.• Many protestant denominations teach that Many protestant denominations teach that

salvation is by “faith only”.salvation is by “faith only”.• Many denominations teach baptism is not Many denominations teach baptism is not

necessary for salvation.necessary for salvation.• Many denominations teach that a child of Many denominations teach that a child of

God cannot fall from God’s grace.God cannot fall from God’s grace.


Those whom God justified, he will also glorify; consequently, the truly regenerated soul will not totally fall away from a state of grace, but will be preserved to everlasting life.

The Confession of FaithThe Confession of Faith

• The Bible claims Jehovah God is Our Creator.The Bible claims Jehovah God is Our Creator.• The Bible Claims Jesus Christ Was Resurrected.The Bible Claims Jesus Christ Was Resurrected.• The Bible teaches that man has an eternal The Bible teaches that man has an eternal

destinydestiny• The Bible teaches that one is saved by grace The Bible teaches that one is saved by grace

through an obedient faith.through an obedient faith.• The Bible teaches that water baptism is The Bible teaches that water baptism is

necessary for salvation.necessary for salvation.• The Bible teaches the child of God can so sin as The Bible teaches the child of God can so sin as

to fall from grace.to fall from grace.


Galatians 5:4

You have become estranged from You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be Christ, you who attempt to be

justified by law; you have fallen justified by law; you have fallen from grace.from grace.

Galatians 5:4

You have become estranged from You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be Christ, you who attempt to be

justified by law; you have fallen justified by law; you have fallen from grace.from grace.


• The atheist says there is no god.The atheist says there is no god.• Muslims do not believe Jesus resurrected.Muslims do not believe Jesus resurrected.• Atheists believe that man is only mortal and has Atheists believe that man is only mortal and has

no eternal destiny.no eternal destiny.• Many protestant denominations teach that Many protestant denominations teach that

salvation is by “faith only”.salvation is by “faith only”.• Many denominations teach baptism is not Many denominations teach baptism is not

necessary for salvation.necessary for salvation.• Many denominations teach that a child of God Many denominations teach that a child of God

cannot fall from God’s grace.cannot fall from God’s grace.• Many encourage us to choose the church of our Many encourage us to choose the church of our

choice.choice.


It is most likely that in the Apostolic age when there was but “one Lord, one faith, and one baptism”, and no differing denominations existed…baptism was the door into the church, but now its different…

The Hiscox Baptist ManualThe Hiscox Baptist Manual

• The Bible claims Jehovah God is Our Creator.The Bible claims Jehovah God is Our Creator.• The Bible Claims Jesus Christ Was Resurrected.The Bible Claims Jesus Christ Was Resurrected.• The Bible teaches that man has an eternal The Bible teaches that man has an eternal

destinydestiny• The Bible teaches that one is saved by grace The Bible teaches that one is saved by grace

through an obedient faith.through an obedient faith.• The Bible teaches that water baptism is The Bible teaches that water baptism is

necessary for salvation.necessary for salvation.• The Bible teaches the child of God can so sin as The Bible teaches the child of God can so sin as

to fall from grace.to fall from grace.• The Bible teaches there is one faith and one The Bible teaches there is one faith and one

body.body.


Ephesians 4:4-6

There is one body and one Spirit, just There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of as you were called in one hope of

your calling; one Lord, one faith, one your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, baptism; one God and Father of all,

who is above all, and through all, and who is above all, and through all, and in you all.in you all.

Ephesians 4:4-6

There is one body and one Spirit, just There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of as you were called in one hope of

your calling; one Lord, one faith, one your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, baptism; one God and Father of all,

who is above all, and through all, and who is above all, and through all, and in you all.in you all.


• 11stst: You Should Not Question Religious : You Should Not Question Religious BeliefsBeliefs

• 22ndnd: The Prohibition To Question : The Prohibition To Question Religious Beliefs Is An Absolute Moral Religious Beliefs Is An Absolute Moral Position.Position.

Truth vs. ToleranceTruth vs. Tolerance

Matthew 22:29

Jesus answered and said to them, Jesus answered and said to them, "You are mistaken, not knowing "You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of the Scriptures nor the power of

God.”God.”

Matthew 22:29

Jesus answered and said to them, Jesus answered and said to them, "You are mistaken, not knowing "You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of the Scriptures nor the power of

God.”God.”


• 11stst: You Should Not Question Religions: You Should Not Question Religions

• 22ndnd: The Prohibition To Question : The Prohibition To Question Religious Beliefs Is An Absolute Moral Religious Beliefs Is An Absolute Moral Position.Position.

• 33rdrd: The Bible Commands Us To Question : The Bible Commands Us To Question Religious BeliefsReligious Beliefs

Truth vs. ToleranceTruth vs. Tolerance

I John 4:1

Beloved, do not believe every Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether spirit, but test the spirits, whether

they are of God; because many they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into false prophets have gone out into

the world.the world.

I John 4:1

Beloved, do not believe every Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether spirit, but test the spirits, whether

they are of God; because many they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into false prophets have gone out into

the world.the world.


Galatians 1:8

But even if we, or an angel from But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel heaven, preach any other gospel

to you than what we have to you than what we have preached to you, let him be preached to you, let him be

accursed. accursed.

Galatians 1:8

But even if we, or an angel from But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel heaven, preach any other gospel

to you than what we have to you than what we have preached to you, let him be preached to you, let him be

accursed. accursed.


John 14:6

Jesus said to him, I am the way, Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except comes to the Father except

through Me.through Me.

John 14:6

Jesus said to him, I am the way, Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except comes to the Father except

through Me.through Me.


John 12:48He who rejects Me, and does not He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which receive My words, has that which judges him--the word that I have judges him--the word that I have

spoken will judge him in the last day. spoken will judge him in the last day.

John 12:48He who rejects Me, and does not He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which receive My words, has that which judges him--the word that I have judges him--the word that I have

spoken will judge him in the last day. spoken will judge him in the last day.


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