What is Truth?What is Truth?

Col 2:8 See to it that no one Col 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive through takes you captive through

hollow and deceptive hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the on human tradition and the

basic principles of this basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.world rather than on Christ.

Dr. William E. BrownDr. William E. Brown

1515But in your hearts set apart Christ as But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Lord. Always be prepared to give an Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you give the reason for the hope that you have.have. But do this with gentleness and But do this with gentleness and respect, respect, 1616keeping a clear conscience, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.may be ashamed of their slander.

1 Peter 3:15-16

REVIEW

1. God has a plan.

Isaiah 46: Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God…my purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please…what I have planned, that I will do.

2. God’s plan has been the redemption of mankind through Jesus Christ

Isaiah 46: Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God…my purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please…what I have planned, that I will do.

2. God’s plan has been the redemption of mankind through Jesus Christ

Gal 4:4-5 But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son… to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.

3. God tells us to remember what He has done in the past so that we can have faith to believe He will accomplish His plan.

Isaiah 46: “Remember the former things…”

4. Unfortunately we have a tendency to forget

5. When we forget who God is and what He has done, we rebel against Him.

6. The world view of history attempts to rewrite history without God.

7. God is in control of history and does have a plan. Our role in God’s plan is to be his messengers.

7. God is in control of history and does have a plan. Our role in God’s plan is to be his messengers.

2Co 5:20 We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.

ACTION STEPS

Head: Be a student of God’s word so you know the truth.

ACTION STEPS

Heart: Do you embrace and accept your role in God’s plan?

ACTION STEPS

Hands: If you have not already done so, write down five names to pray for salvation. Ask God for boldness to invite them to Easter service.