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Sep 29, 2019

Forgotten Purpose of Truth

Forgotten Purpose of Truth

Passage: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Preacher: Dr. Steve Brown

Series: See What I'm Saying?

Summary:

We must see the Word rightly so others can see it relevantly. If we miss the relational purpose of Truth, we miss the relevant power of Truth.

Detail:

Primary Passage: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

 

1. There is the rational purpose of God’s Truth.

Acts 4:12

2. There is the behavioral purpose of God’s Truth.

Ephesians 4:29

If we miss the relational purpose of Truth, we miss the relevant power of Truth.

3. There is the relational purpose of God’s Truth.

Matthew 22:38-40

How does this help me better love and be loved by God?

How does this help me better love others and be loved by others?

 

 

 

Rules about beliefs and behavior without relationships lead to rebellion.

Rules about beliefs and behavior with deep relationships lead to relevancy.

 

4. The explanational purpose of God’s Truth.

 

Matt. 5:16

Acts 2:16

Heb. 4:12

Deut. 10:12-13