The Importance of Truth
The Importance of Truth3
Truth: A Hill on Which to Die
By Shane Idleman1837:17PSA 119:160PRO 3:5ISA 40:8MAT 7:24JHN 8:32JHN 14:6ROM 12:21TI 3:152TI 3:16HEB 4:12Shane Idleman emphasizes the critical importance of truth in his sermon 'Truth: A Hill on Which to Die,' likening it to a military hill that must be defended at all costs. He calls for a return to absolute truth as found in God's Word, urging believers to anchor their lives in Scripture amidst a culture of confusion and moral decline. Idleman illustrates the unwavering nature of truth through a lighthouse analogy, stressing that it cannot be compromised or negotiated. He encourages the congregation to conduct themselves according to biblical principles and to actively engage with God's Word to combat the falsehoods prevalent in society. Ultimately, he reminds listeners that truth, embodied in Jesus, is the only path to salvation and restoration.
What Is True in the Lord Jesus Has Got to Be True in Us
By T. Austin-Sparks01JN 1:1T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the necessity of personal experience with Christ as the foundation of true faith, urging believers to move beyond mere doctrine to a genuine relationship with God. He highlights that John’s message in his letter is to confirm believers amidst uncertainty, asserting that true knowledge of God comes from firsthand experience rather than hearsay. Sparks illustrates the importance of truth in the believer's life, stating that what is true in Christ must also be true in us, as falsehood can lead to spiritual ruin. He encourages Christians to rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment of truth and to ensure their faith is rooted in reality rather than theory. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deep, personal engagement with the truth of Christ, which transforms lives and sustains faith.
Divine Jealousy for the Truth.
By Horatius Bonar0PSA 25:5PSA 119:160PRO 12:22ISA 45:19JER 5:3JHN 8:32ROM 3:4EPH 4:152TI 3:161JN 1:6Horatius Bonar emphasizes God's divine jealousy for truth, as expressed in Jeremiah 5:3, where the Lord laments the absence of truth among His people. He asserts that God's watchful, discerning, and just eyes are always upon the truth, condemning falsehood in all its forms. Bonar explains that there is one universal standard of truth, which is the Bible, and that God demands belief in this truth rather than speculation. He warns against the laxity of thought in contemporary society, urging individuals to align their beliefs with God's unwavering standard. Ultimately, Bonar calls for a commitment to truth, reminding us that God's judgment will elevate truth and shame error on the day of the Lord.