Foothills Christian Church
Crisis of Truth | Mark Hoffman | September 12 & 13, 2020
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Foothills Christian Church
365 W Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States
Saturday 7:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 PM
Today we have a crisis of truth.
4 Basic Views of Truth Today
“Whatever was” (Traditionalism)
Truth is whatever you were brought up to believe.
Truth is whatever you were brought up to believe.
Colossians 2:8a
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men,
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men,
I Peter 1:18-19a
“… knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, 19 but with precious blood, as of a lamb…”
“… knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, 19 but with precious blood, as of a lamb…”
“Whatever is” (Naturalism)
Truth is whatever nature has brought about.
Truth is whatever nature has brought about.
If it feels natural to me it must be right for me.
Whatever is newest is truest.
"Whatever works” (Pragmatism)
Truth is relative - so what matters is results or outcomes.
Truth is relative - so what matters is results or outcomes.
Truth is whatever advances their cause.
Whatever was…
Whatever is …
Whatever works…
Whatever is …
Whatever works…
“Whatever God says” (Biblical faith)
Truth comes to us from an eternal, all-knowing, all-powerful Source.
Truth comes to us from an eternal, all-knowing, all-powerful Source.
This truth comes to us in the Person of Jesus and His Words.
John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life…
John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life…
Ultimate Truth comes from revelation.
Spiritual illumination must precede true understanding.
Spiritual illumination must precede true understanding.
One who rejects God’s revelation can never fully grasp reality.
Abide (gk “meno”) to dwell; take up permanent residence; remain in the same place
Is truth something we can create or something we must discover?
Tiananmen Square
Foothills Text Line:
Text PRAYER to 619-375-0805
Text DECISION to 619-375-0805
Text PRAYER to 619-375-0805
Text DECISION to 619-375-0805
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