Opposite of falsehood, Prov 12: 17, 19 (Eph 4:25) Opposite of falsehood, Prov 12: 17, 19 (Eph 4:25) Fidelity, Jer 7:28 (Isa 59:12-13) Fidelity, Jer 7:28.

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Opposite of falsehood, Prov 12: 17, 19 (Eph 4:25) Opposite of falsehood, Prov 12: 17, 19 (Eph 4:25) Fidelity, Jer 7:28 (Isa 59:12-13) Fidelity, Jer 7:28 (Isa 59:12-13) Doctrine of Christ, Gal 2:5, 14 Doctrine of Christ, Gal 2:5, 14 2

Some never come to the knowledge of truth, 2 Tim 3:7 Some never come to the knowledge of truth, 2 Tim 3:7 Some will turn away from the truth, 2 Tim 4:4 Some will turn away from the truth, 2 Tim 4:4 3

WHY YOU NEED TRUTH IN YOUR LIFE 4

Truth reveals Jesus and makes Him available to you, Jno 6:68; Acts 5:20 Truth reveals Jesus and makes Him available to you, Jno 6:68; Acts 5:20 Fellowship by following His word, Jno 14:21-23; 2 Jno 9 Fellowship by following His word, Jno 14:21-23; 2 Jno 9 5

Who do you go to for help? Who do you go to for help? Worldly friends? 1 Cor 15:33-34 Worldly friends? 1 Cor 15:33-34 World’s wisdom? 1 Cor 1:21 World’s wisdom? 1 Cor 1:21 Self-help? Jer 10:23 Self-help? Jer 10:23 Theologians? Matt 15:7-9 Theologians? Matt 15:7-9 Gospel? Jno 6:68; 2 Tim 2:24-26 Gospel? Jno 6:68; 2 Tim 2:

Truth reveals salvation to sinners, Titus 2:11-12; Eph 1:13 Truth reveals salvation to sinners, Titus 2:11-12; Eph 1:13 Freedom from sin, Jno 8:32 Freedom from sin, Jno 8:32 Basis for faith, Jno 19:35; 20:31 Basis for faith, Jno 19:35; 20:31 Hear & know God’s grace, Col 1:6 Hear & know God’s grace, Col 1:6 Purifies your soul, 1 Peter 1:22 Purifies your soul, 1 Peter 1:22 7

Jesus is the only way to the Father, John 14:6 Jesus is the only way to the Father, John 14:6 Because truth is in Jesus, Eph 4: 21; Jno 1:17 Because truth is in Jesus, Eph 4: 21; Jno 1:17 Revealed by apostles, Rom 9:1; 2 Cor 11:10 Revealed by apostles, Rom 9:1; 2 Cor 11:10 8

Truth sanctifies us unto God, 1 Ths 4:2-3 Truth sanctifies us unto God, 1 Ths 4:2-3 - Apostles, Jno 17: Church, Eph 5:25-27; 1 Pet 2:9 -Set apart for service, 1 Cor 1:2 9

What are you doing to be sure you are set apart to serve God? What are you doing to be sure you are set apart to serve God? -Learning and living the truth? -Attentive during class & sermon? -Taking time to be holy with Bible reading? 10

Must worship God in truth, Jno 4:23-24; Eph 5:17-20 Must worship God in truth, Jno 4:23-24; Eph 5: What defines and arranges worship for you: -The word of truth? -Feelings? Traditions? 11

In order to grow to maturity, Eph 4:14-16 (Heb 5:11-6:3); 2 Pet 1:3-8 In order to grow to maturity, Eph 4:14-16 (Heb 5:11-6:3); 2 Pet 1:3-8 -Christ is truly food and drink, John 6:55 -Is truth your “favorite food”? 12

To be protected from sin, Eph 6:13-17 To be protected from sin, Eph 6: The battle rages; be strong in the Lord, Eph 6: Can you identify the victories of truth in your life? 13

Do not “exchange the truth of God for the lie” of false gods and false teachings, Romans 1:25 14

Love the truth, 2 Ths 2:10 Love the truth, 2 Ths 2:10 Obey the truth, 1 Peter 1:22 Obey the truth, 1 Peter 1:22 Live the truth, 1 John 2:3-6 Live the truth, 1 John 2:3-6 Be saved through a knowledge of the truth, 1 Tim 2:3-4 Be saved through a knowledge of the truth, 1 Tim 2:3-4 15