The Arkansas Traveler

RESPONDING TO THE TRUTH

John 5:24-40

INTRO: I noticed a repeated word in my studies of John. That word is "truth". Today, I want to reflect on the teachingS about the "truth" in John.

WHAT / WHO IS THE TRUTH?

   John 5:33 says John testified of the truth – that is Jesus.

   In John 14:6, Jesus said "I am the truth, ….."

   In John 17:17, Jesus said, "Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth."

WHAT WILL IT DO?

    The truth will make you free. John 8:32

            Free from sin

HOW? WHAT IS OUR PART?

   Hear His word. 5:24

   Believe in God who sent Jesus.

   Hold to the teachings of Jesus. John 8:31

   Study the scriptures and believe. John 5:39

RESULTS

   We are sanctified by God. John 17:17

   We have eternal life. John 5:24

   We have freedom from sin. John 8:32

   We reveal works of God. John 3:21

The TRUTH (Jesus) calls us to faith in Him. His word tells that over and over. But often we do not believe. What is your choice today? Believe in Jesus for eternal life, or reject Him and experience eternal separation from the Father?

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Sermon for February 21, 2010, Greenville (CA) Southern Baptist Church