Elements Of God's Truth – Bible study
Anyone seeking the truth of God, must understand some basic elements of that truth. The following three elements are a necessity to understand:
1) There is a standard of truth Just like in any area of life, there are standards that must be followed in order to achieve successful results. For example, there is a standard of 12 inches in a foot. Anything more than a foot, would go beyond “the” standard, while anything less than a foot, would be less than the standard.
A house built on less or more than the standard of measurement, would be a flawed house. The same holds true in the spiritual realm (Psalm 127:1; cf. Mark 12:18-27 KJV note the word err). Also see Romans 10:1-4; cf. Romans 1:16-17), and note the phrase, “the righteousness of God.”
Similarly, Gods Word is the standard of spiritual truth (John 17:17; 1 Peter 4:11). Any teaching going beyond that truth, is a teaching that goes beyond the standard (cf. Numbers 22:18; Numbers 24:13). Any teaching less than that truth, is a teaching that is less than the standard. Both teachings would be false teachings, because they were not based on the standard of spiritual truth Gods Word.
2) Gods truth cannot be changed No matter how diligent man may try to change Gods truth to fit his thinking or lifestyle, it cannot be successfully changed (Romans 1:25-32; Gal. 1:6-12).
An individual may turn his ears away from Gods truth (2 Timothy 4:2-4; cf. Matthew 13:15), or fall away from it (James 5:19-20; cf. 2 Timothy 4:10), or go onward and not abide in it (2 John 9 KJV; cf. John 8:44 KJV), but he cannot ever change it. Because of the unchangeable nature of Gods truth, an individual can only change himself by its unchangeable teaching.
3) Gods truth is still truth, no matter if I believe it or not Gods truth is not affected by my disbelief or rejection of it. All of the doubters in the world, wont keep the truth of God from being the truth (Matthew 24:37-39; cf. Genesis 6:5-7; Genesis 7). The flood waters came, no matter how many doubters there were.
As followers of Christ, let us be committed to upholding an obeying Gods unchangeable truth (Titus 1:9; 2 Timothy 1:13; 1 Peter 1:22), in its entirety (cf. Genesis 6:22; Exodus 40:16) the spiritual standard by which all will be judged (John 12:48; Acts 17:31; Romans 2:16).
Brethren and friends, may we willingly seek a Thus saith the Lord in every spiritual matter (Colossians 3:17; 1 Corinthians 10:31).
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