Alētheia: Truth

Tag: Jesus

  • Foundations – Back to Basics – The 7 Essential Principles of Christian Doctrine


    The Inerrancy of the Bible.

    Dictionary.com defines inerrancy as; 1 – “lack of error; infallibility.” 2 – “the belief that the Bible is free from error in matters of science as well as those of faith.”

    There have been many people who have set out to prove the bible wrong since it was written by man stating that since man is not perfect, then the bible is not perfect. Some of those people have to come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and turned their lives over to God and now become some of the best in Apologetics. Most notable, Josh McDowell and Lee Strobel.

    2 Timothy 3:16-17 tells us that all scripture is God breathed, that is, God gave us His word to man through His Holy Spirit. God has chosen to reveal himself through creation – all that is –  and the Bible which is His revealed word.

    If the Bible is not true, then nothing in Christianity is true. This is the point that agnostics try to make. The reality is that people who try to prove the Bible wrong really are only hiding the fact that they are sinners in need of a Savior. The truth is that mankind cannot live up to God’s standards and through man’s pride he tries to bring God down instead of submitting themselves to the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ who came to this earth and become the sacrifice for the sins of man and make a way for us to come back into fellowship with God.

    2 Peter 1:20-21 tells us that no prophecy comes by mans own interpretations but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

    The Bible is the infallible word of God. Anyone who will read the bible will find God through His Son Jesus Christ.

  • Foundations – Back to Basics – Jesus, the only way!


    In light of a recent conversation I had with a friend, I believe that it’s time to get back to basics in our faith in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It seems today that many people are no longer trusting the truth of how you get to heaven.

    Jesus said in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes unto the father except through me.” Now the question each person must answer is, who is Jesus to you? C.S. Lewis once said that “Jesus is either who he said he was, or a lunatic or a liar.”

    If Jesus is a liar or a lunatic, than Christianity is just another false religion. Since neither one of these characteristics is true about Jesus, then Jesus is who he said he was – that is, He is the Son of God who came to this earth, lived a perfect life and was slain for the sins of the world. Jesus rose from the dead and now sits at the right hand of God the Father. No one comes to God except through Jesus.

    Jesus is the only way. No exceptions. The only way to get into Heaven is to confess your sins and receive Jesus into your heart as your Lord and Savior. As narrow as this way seems to be, it is open to every man, woman and child regardless of race – the only thing anyone needs to do to receive this free gift of God is believe and receive Jesus into your heart.

    The Gospel is just that simple. It’s a free gift and you can do nothing to earn the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Jesus is who he said he was – He and the Father are one.

  • Now What?


    The next theme for my blog is “Foundations.”  Having a solid foundation is key to having a life that desires God and brings Him glory. A wise person will build his life on solid ground so that when the storms come, he can withstand the fury that life sometimes brings.

    It’s my continued prayer that Jesus is glorified through these blog posts.

  • Day 38 “Nothing New Under the Sun…”


    There is a quote from Vince Lombardi, that as far as secular quotes go, is my favorite quote. He said, “The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” This a wonderful quote.

    My favorite bible verse is Matthew 6:33. Jesus said, “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

    It  seems as if Vince Lombardi quotes Matthew 6:33, but in a different light. The bible does tell us that there is nothing new under the sun so, it’s not surprising when a person comes up with a quote that appears to help build character, it has biblical roots whether or not the author intended for that to happen.

    So, as I see it,  the quality of my life is in direct proportion to my commitment to God, whom is most excellent and this is true no matter what my calling is in life.

    Now Matthew 6:33. But seek, that means to take deliberate action, to go in search or quest of; first – that means priority, before all others, time, importance; the kingdom of God – all that God rules over including heaven and earth; And His righteousness – His commandments, His holiness, His glory; And all these things will be added to me – all my needs supplied by God through Jesus Christ.

    To live out the Lombardi quote and Matthew 6:33 is to be totally content in all that God is for me in Christ Jesus. To be swallowed up in His glorious presence with a joy that surpasses anything that this world has to offer. This is what it means to me in desiring God.