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The Importance of Truth in Faith: Discernment and the Dangers of False Doctrines

This text explores the crucial role of truth in faith, emphasizing that true belief must align with God’s revealed word. It discusses how various religious groups claim divine approval through signs, yet only God's truth can guide believers. Apostolic teachings and scriptural validation are presented as necessary criteria for discerning true doctrines from falsehoods. The dangers of relying solely on personal experiences or faulty interpretations are highlighted, warning against apostasy and the acceptance of erroneous teachings. Ultimately, it affirms that love for truth is essential for salvation.

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The Importance of Truth in Faith: Discernment and the Dangers of False Doctrines

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  1. Faith & Feelings

  2. I. Truth Saves

  3. 2 Th.2:10 Elaborates on 2 Th.1:8 1 Tim.2:4

  4. God confirmed truth withmiraculous signs, Hb.2:3-4 • Jesus first preached His own gospel • Hearing apostles is same as hearing Jesus Himself

  5. Does God confirm false doctrines? If true: God confirms a doctrine through one group & denies it through others If so, He endorses unlimited errors • Muslims – Mormons – Catholics – Pentecostals, etc. • Each claims to speak as God guides; each claims signs

  6. What signs distinguishone group from the others? Mormon Just pray;ask God Adventist How to know?

  7. I. Truth Saves II. We Must Believe Truth

  8. 2 Th.2:10-12 1. Everything we hear. Truth does not contradict itself. 2. Something just because speaker is sincere. Ac.18 • W/o love of truth, no salvation • Truth: what harmonizes w. facts • We cannot believe . . .

  9. We must ‘test’ the spirits, 1 Jn.4:1 1. Some lie. “False prophets” (Mt.7:15; 24:11, 24; Ac.13:6) 2. Some are deceived. (1 Jn.2:19; 5:19) • 1 Jn.4:6; 1 Th.5:20-21. Why?

  10. Failure to test spirits leads to apostasy, Gal.1:6-9 7, want to pervert (cause change of state) gospel of Christ 8, they allowed mere men to go where angels would not tread 9, accursed (anathema, Ro.9:3) • Galatia: churches accepted error w/o testing it (Ga.2:1-4; Ac.15; 17:11). • Gal.1:

  11. “But my experience is all I need” 1. Already in Bible. Would God send angel to repeat His word? 2. Contrary to Bible. Would God send angel to contradict His word? 3. Discerned by human wisdom w/o Bible. Sinkholes? Spaceships? • Did this work in Galatia? • “An angel told me” – only three options:

  12. I. Truth Saves II. We Must Believe Truth III. Experiences AloneNever Confirmed Truth

  13. 1. Deuteronomy13 The ‘sign’ does not prove the claim against revealed truth • Signs: all talk, supposed confirma-tory sign, butnottrue • Dt.18:20-22, non-fulfillment: automatically a false prophet

  14. 1. Deuteronomy132. Nu.22-24, Balaam His advice contradicted God’s word. The Word had the final say. • Talked w. God, knew truth, but added deadly advice that destroyed him

  15. 1. Deuteronomy132. Balaam, Nu.22-243. Saul, 1 Sm.19:20…24 Supernatural gift did not save him • Prophesied on murder mission

  16. 1. Deuteronomy132. Balaam, Nu.22-243. Saul, 1 Sm.19:20…244. Eliphaz, Job 4:12-21 He could not be more wrong – Job 42 • Appeals to night vision to prove his views (‘Job is a sinner’)

  17. 1. Deuteronomy132. Balaam, Nu.22-243. Saul, 1 Sm.19:20…244. Eliphaz, Job 4:12-215. Jews, Jer.44:1-19 Result: As you wish • Charge: abomination, 1-14 • Counter-charge: appeal to past prosperity in idolatry, 15-19

  18. 1. Deuteronomy132. Balaam, Nu.22-243. Saul, 1 Sm.19:20…244. Eliphaz, Job 4:12-215. Jews, Jer.44:1-14 6. Judgment, Mt.7:21-23 Depart from Me… (Same lesson as Deut.13) • Appeal to mighty works

  19. 1. Deuteronomy132. Balaam, Nu.22-243. Saul, 1 Sm.19:20…244. Eliphaz, Job 4:12-215. Jews, Jer.44:1-14 6. Judgment, Mt.7:21-237. Corinthians, 1 Co.1:7 Not saved unless they hold fast to Word preached to them, 1 Co.15:2 • Many supernatural gifts

  20. Scripture provides . . . 1. What else must one know or have? 2. Do experiences nullify effect of Word? ▪ Certainty, Lk.1:3-4 ▪ True discipleship, truth, Jn.8:31-32; 17:17 ▪ All necessary things that Jesus did, Jn.20:30-31 ▪ Edification, Ac.20:32 ▪ Encouragement, Ro.15:4 ▪ Commands of God, 1 Co.14:37 ▪ Revelation of mysteries, Ep.3:3-5 ▪ Every good work, 2 Tim.3:16-17 ▪ Memory of apostles’ words, 2 Pt.1:15 ▪ Fellowship: apostles, Father, Son, 1 Jn.1:3 ▪ Full joy, 1 Jn.1:4 ▪ Protection against sin, 1 Jn.2:1-2

  21. Deuteronomy 29:29 Eph.6:6 • The move • The business (1 Th.4:3) • The premonition

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