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The Summer of the Spirit: Part 12, Truth
Scripture: John 8:44, Romans 1:18-32, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21, Jeremiah 33:3, John 14:6, John 16:13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 8:26, Galatians 4:6
Intro:
- Introduction of guest speaker, Matt Flummer.
- Matt’s background as a philosopher and New Orleans Saints fan.
- Focus on the topic of truth in a skeptical age.
The Problem of Trust:
- Widespread distrust of media, politicians, and even science.
- Information overload and misinformation online.
- Difficulty discerning truth (Pilate's question: “What is truth?”).
Why Truth Matters:
- Satan is the “father of lies” (John 8:44).
- Lies are Satan’s “native language.”
- Half-truths are dangerous.
- Lies lead to foolishness and wickedness (Romans 1:18-32).
- Eternal significance: Submitting to Jesus, the Truth.
Discerning Truth:
- Don’t rush: Avoid quick judgments (example: MAGA hat kid).
- Don’t limit sources: Seek diverse perspectives (example: Pizzagate).
- Don’t trust your heart: Our hearts are deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9).
- God reveals truth:
- General Revelation: Through creation.
- Special Revelation: Through Scripture.
- Through prayer (Jeremiah 33:3).
- Through Jesus (John 14:6).
The Holy Spirit and Truth:
- The Spirit inspired Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
- The Spirit helps us in prayer (Romans 8:26).
- The Spirit leads us to the Father (Galatians 4:6).
- The Spirit guides us into all truth (John 16:13).
- The Spirit convicts and convinces us of truth.
Call to Action:
- Submit to Jesus, the Truth.
- Voice your doubts.
- Prayer for repentance and a fresh filling of the Spirit.
- Acknowledge reliance on God's truth.
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