2. BUILDING ON THE ROCK BUILDING ON THE ROCK Matthew 7:24-27

3. MATTHEW 7:24-27 [24] "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. [25] The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.

4. MATTHEW 7:24-27 [26] But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. [27] The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."

5. WHAT’S GOING ON TODAY?

6. GOD HAS SPOKEN! DIVINE REVELATION I WILL OBEY HUMAN RATIONALIZATION GOD HAS SPOKEN! I WILL CRITIQUE AND DECIDE SELF DETERMINATION GOD HAS SPOKEN! HUMANS HAVE THE FINAL WORD YEAH—RIGHT!

7. GOD HAS SPOKEN! DIVINE REVELATION I WILL OBEY

8. GOD HAS SPOKEN! DIVINE REVELATION I WILL OBEY PRE-MODERN PERIOD There is a God (or gods)— acceptance of supernatural reality The Divine orders universe—there is purpose, design, and absolute truth Truth could be known through revelation Humans must submit to the Divine Pre 1700’s

9. GOD HAS SPOKEN! HUMAN RATIONALIZATION I WILL CRITIQUE AND DECIDE

10. GOD HAS SPOKEN! HUMAN RATIONALIZATION I WILL CRITIQUE AND DECIDE MODERN PERIOD Human reason is superior to Divine Revelation Hope was found in human ability to perfect science, technology, and education Language is rational—means what it says God and Bible must remain within boundaries of scientific knowledge 1700’s – Mid 1900’s

11. GOD HAS SPOKEN! SELF DETERMINATION HUMANS HAVE THE FINAL WORD YEAH—RIGHT!

12. GOD HAS SPOKEN! SELF DETERMINATION HUMANS HAVE THE FINAL WORD YEAH—RIGHT. POST MODERN PERIOD Mid-1900’s -- Present No “one universal God” for all No “one system of belief” for all No “one truth/Bible” for all All “truth” is relative—you decide yours and I decide mine Decisions based on preference—not truth

13. GOD HAS SPOKEN! SELF DETERMINATION HUMANS HAVE THE FINAL WORD YEAH—RIGHT. POST MODERN PERIOD All truth is equally valid and valuable—no judging someone else’s truth Key words—pluralism, tolerance, and inclusiveness Mid-1900’s -- Present

14. GOD HAS SPOKEN! DIVINE REVELATION I WILL OBEY GOD HAS SPOKEN! HUMAN RATIONALIZATION GOD HAS SPOKEN! SELF DETERMINATION I WILL CRITIQUE AND DECIDE HUMANS HAVE FINAL WORD YEAH—RIGHT! PRE MODERN MODERN POST MODERN

15. GOD HAS SPOKEN! DIVINE REVELATION I WILL OBEY GOD HAS SPOKEN! HUMAN RATIONALIZATION GOD HAS SPOKEN! SELF DETERMINATION I WILL CRITIQUE AND DECIDE HUMANS HAVE FINAL WORD YEAH—RIGHT! PRE MODERN MODERN POST MODERN There are balls and strikes and I call them the way they are. There are balls and strikes and I call them the way I see them. They aren’t anything until I call them.

16. [3] Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. [4] There is one body and one Spirit--just as you were called to one hope when you were called-- [5] one Lord, one faith, one baptism; [6] one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. EPHESIANS 4:3-6

17. GOD HAS SPOKEN! SELF DETERMINATION HUMANS HAVE THE FINAL WORD YEAH—RIGHT. POST MODERNISM ONE GOD (FATHER) ONE LORD ONE SPIRIT ONE FAITH ONE BAPTISM ONE HOPE ONE BODY (CHURCH) EPHESIANS 4:3-6

18. GOD HAS SPOKEN! HUMAN RATIONALIZATION I WILL CRITIQUE AND DECIDE MODERNISM ONE GOD (FATHER) ONE LORD ONE SPIRIT ONE FAITH ONE BAPTISM ONE HOPE ONE BODY (CHURCH) EPHESIANS 4:3-6

19. GOD HAS SPOKEN! DIVINE REVELATION I WILL OBEY BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW ONE GOD (FATHER) ONE LORD ONE SPIRIT ONE FAITH ONE BAPTISM ONE HOPE ONE BODY (CHURCH) EPHESIANS 4:3-6

20. GOD HAS SPOKEN! DIVINE REVELATION I WILL OBEY GOD HAS SPOKEN! HUMAN RATIONALIZATION GOD HAS SPOKEN! SELF DETERMINATION I WILL CRITIQUE AND DECIDE HUMANS HAVE FINAL WORD YEAH—RIGHT! PRE MODERN MODERN POST MODERN

21. GOD HAS SPOKEN! DIVINE REVELATION I WILL OBEY GOD HAS SPOKEN! HUMAN RATIONALIZATION GOD HAS SPOKEN! SELF DETERMINATION I WILL CRITIQUE AND DECIDE HUMANS HAVE FINAL WORD YEAH—RIGHT! PRE MODERN MODERN POST MODERN GARDEN OF EDEN REPACKAGED Doubt: “Did God say?” Denial: “You will not die!” Jesus Loves Me This I Know! For The Bible Tells Me So!