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