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TITLE: Nothing But the Truth

TEXT: John 8:32; Matt. 7:13-14

PROPOSITION: Truth is narrow

QUESTION: What?

KEY WORD: Examples

READING: Matt. 7:13-14

 

INTRODUCTION:

                1. In a court of law - truth, whole truth, nothing but the truth.

                2. In religion – people expect God to allow many things.

                3. Notice these examples:

 

1. From the physical realm.

1.        Geography – State capital – only one correct answer

2.        Spelling – How to spell "cat" is limited – One letter wrong = whole word is wrong

3.        History – Names, dates, places

4.        Science – formula for sugar, salt or water – no room for negotiation, compromise

5.        Math – No multiple choice here answer here

 

2. From the spiritual realm.

1.        Creation – Genesis 1:1; Colossians 1:16; John 1:1-3

2.        Flood – 1 Peter 3:20

3.        Godhead – Matthew 28:19

4.        Virgin birth – Matthew 1:23

5.        Death, Burial, Resurrection – 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

 

3. Which are debated in the spiritual world.

1.        Instrumental music – Colossians 3:16

2.        One church – Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4; Matthew 16:18

3.        Falling away – Hebrews 3:12; Galatians 5:4

4.        Burial baptism – Romans 6:12

5.        Baptism saves – 1 Peter 3:21; Mark 16:16; Acts 22:16



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