Light + Truth Why the Bible Matters
Nov 21, 2024
Discover why the Bible's authority is essential in a world grappling with competing truths. Explore the dangers of rejecting absolute truth, especially in academia. Delve into faith and family dynamics in today’s complex society while contrasting traditional prayers with Jesus’ teachings. Uncover the concept of biblical inerrancy and its significance in evangelical thought. Finally, confront skepticism surrounding the Bible, emphasizing the need for a strong understanding of one’s beliefs in the face of secularism.
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The Crisis of Truth Rejection
- Society often rejects absolute truth, treating it as bondage and advocating subjective feelings as truth.
- This worldview leads to confusion and chaos, highlighting the Bible's crucial role as a source of absolute truth.
Family Devotion on Jesus' Suffering
- John Piper shared a family devotion about Jesus being mistreated, making the story vivid for his child.
- He showed how Jesus received blows and was blindfolded to illustrate the cost of proclaiming truth.
Truth Absence Breeds Tyranny
- Denying absolute truth leads to power struggles as the only resolution becomes force or manipulation.
- Without a shared objective truth, society risks descending into tyranny governed by whoever wields the most power.
