Why We Value Truth - October 20, 2002

 

Our Four Pillars

 

Our Foundation is Jesus Christ

(1 Corinthians 3:11)

 

Pillar One:  Truth

Teaching the Word of God with Relevance and Authenticity

2 Timothy 3:16,17

Pillar Two:  Worship

Worshipping the Lord with Passion

John 4:23-24

Pillar Three:  Prayer

Believing Firmly in the Power of Prayer

James 5:16

Pillar Four:  Relationships

Sharing the Love and Forgiveness of Christ with Boldness

2 Corinthians 5:18,19

 

Why We Value Truth

John 18:38; Psalm 14:1

 

1.  We need the assurance of truth

            “everyone needs to believe in something”

            2 Timothy 3:16,17       

 

2.  We need the stability of truth

            Psalm 19:7-9

 

3.  We need a God of truth

            Book of Matthew – “I tell you the truth” 29 times

            John 14:6

 

Revelation 21:5 “these are words are trustworthy and true”

John 8:32 “the truth will set you free”