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Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21,

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, Absolute Truth (Guide -One Faith) 2. 2.Gospel Plan (Entrance - One Baptism) 3. 3.Undenominational (Unity - One Body) 4. 4.Biblical Authority (Head - One Lord) Worship, Mission, Appeal

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21,   Truth is relative, not fixed or absolute; subjective, not objective.   Truth is not discovered ― but constructed.   One can never know something without question.   What is true for one person may not be true for another.   One “truth” is as valid as another. What Is Truth? John 18:37-38; “Thy word is truth” – John 17:17

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21,  Individuals and cultures construct truths that work for them.  All perceived truths are open to re-interpretation and can be revised without contradiction.  In postmodernism – “spin” is everything. Truth is not knowable, at least not absolutely knowable. What Is Truth? John 18:37-38; “Thy word is truth” – John 17:17

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, “What we call truth is relative truth, relative to the person who has it. Your truth is true for you, but not necessarily for me or anyone else. Our truths are necessarily different, and that’s why we’re able to argue about them. Each of us can only believe such truth. We can never know that we’ve arrived at the perfect last word.” ~ Introduction to the Nature of Truth by Sufi George What Is Truth? John 18:37-38; “Thy word is truth” – John 17:17

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, The reason that Church of Christ people have a problem with things like polygamy and slavery in the Bible is Church of Christ people think the Bible is a fixed pattern. They don't see right or wrong as something that changes with time and circumstances but as something that is fixed... Church of Christ Mailing List (2/22/06) What Is Truth? John 18:37-38; “Thy word is truth” – John 17:17

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, What Is Truth? John 18:37-38; “Thy word is truth” – John 17:17 John 8:44 (NKJV) You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, What Is Truth? John 18:37-38; “Thy word is truth” – John 17:17 John 8:31-32 (NKJV) Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. [32] And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, “There are a lot of people who seem to think that the only sense in which God changes people is that he gives us the Bible, a self-help book, and we have to follow it and change ourselves by doing so…. Nicocstudy.com What Is Truth? John 18:37-38; “Thy word is truth” – John 17:17

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, What Is Truth? John 18:37-38; “Thy word is truth” – John 17:17 2 Tim. 3:16-17 (NKJV) All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, [17] that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, What Is Truth? John 18:37-38; “Thy word is truth” – John 17:17 Ephes. 4:4-6 (NKJV) There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; [5] one Lord, one faith, one baptism; [6] one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, “…immersion alone is the baptismal act…” Baptist Church Manual, p. 65 “‘Baptize’ means to apply water by washing, pouring, sprinkling, or immersing.” Luther’s Small Catechism, p. 170

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, “The allusions to baptism in the apostolic epistles for- bid the supposition that in- fants were baptized.” Bap- tist Church Manual, p. 87 “The baptism of young children is to be retained in the church.” The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, p. 59

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, “ Doctrine isn’t important... The only thing that matters is that we are sincere... “They continued steadfast in the apostles doctrine, (Acts 2:42) we MUST obey the truth (1 Pet. 1:22,23; 1 Tim. 4:13-16)

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, “Church affiliation doesn’t matter,... We’re all heading to the same place, just different paths.. There is but ONE body, (Eph. 4:4) ONE church (Eph. 1:22,23) the saved – (Eph 5:23-26) –ONE path – (Mat 7:13,14; Acts 4:12)

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, Hear Believe Repent Confess Be Baptized Luke 8:11; Rom. 10:17 John 8:24; Heb 11:6 Luke 13:3,5; Acts 17:30 Mat. 10:32,33; Rom 10:9 Acts 2:38; 1 Pet 3:21

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, “We believe… that all are justified on the single ground of faith in the shed blood of Christ, and that only by God's grace through faith alone are we saved “Statement Of Faith” on Salvation You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. James 2:24 (NKJV)

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, “Baptism is not essential to salvation… but it is essential to obedience, since Christ commanded it. It is also essential to membership in the church...” Hiscox Standard Manual for Baptist Churches pp And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, - Heb 5:9 (NKJV) Baptism is NOT essential to salvation – Baptism IS essential to obedience – Therefore – Obedience is NOT essential unto salvation!

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, “Baptism is not essential to salvation… but it is essential to obedience, since Christ commanded it. It is also essential to membership in the church...” Hiscox Standard Manual for Baptist Churches pp Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. Ephes. 5:23 (NKJV) Baptism is NOT essential to salvation – Baptism IS essential to church membership – Therefore – church membership is NOT essential unto salvation!

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, “Baptists believe that no one is a scriptural subject for baptism till he is already saved. What Baptists Believe And Why They Believe It, J. G. Bow, pp : He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. Mark 16:16 (NKJV) Mark 16:16 - B+B=S

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, “Baptists believe that no one is a scriptural subject for baptism till he is already saved. What Baptists Believe And Why They Believe It, J. G. Bow, pp : Acts 2:38 (NKJV)... "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins;.... Mark 16:16 - B+B=S Acts 2:38 – R+B=S

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, “Baptists believe that no one is a scriptural subject for baptism till he is already saved. What Baptists Believe And Why They Believe It, J. G. Bow, pp : Acts 22:16 (NKJV) And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’ Mark 16:16 - B+B=S Acts 2:38 – R+B=S Acts 22:16 – A+B=s

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, BelieveRepentConfessBaptized Pentecost – Acts 2: :37,382:38,41 Samaria – Acts 8:5-13 8:128:12,13 Eunuch – Acts 8: :36,378:378:38 Saul – Acts 9,22,26 22:16 Cornelius – Acts 10:34ff 10:4310:48 Lydia – Acts 16: :1416:15 Jailor – Acts 16: :3116:33 Corinthians – Acts 18:8 18:818:8 Ephesians – Acts 19:3-5 19:219:5

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, Romans 6:3-4 (NKJV) Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death,...

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, Romans 6:3-4 (NKJV) that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.... that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, Galatians 3:26-27 (NKJV) For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, Peter 3:21 (NASB) And corresponding to that, baptism now saves you – not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience – through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, Absolute Truth (Guide -One Faith) 2. 2.Gospel Plan (Entrance - One Baptism) 3. 3.Undenominational (Unity - One Body) 4. 4.Biblical Authority (Head - One Lord) Worship, Mission, Appeal

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21, Hear Believe Repent Confess Be Baptized Luke 8:11; Rom. 10:17 John 8:24; Heb 11:6 Luke 13:3,5; Acts 17:30 Mat. 10:32,33; Rom 10:9 Acts 2:38; 1 Pet 3:21

Don McClainW. 65th St church of Christ ~ May, 21,