1. Deut 30:15-19 “See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil, in that I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and His judgments, that you may live and multiply; and the LORD your God will bless you in the land which you go to possess. But if your heart turns away so that you do not hear, and are drawn away, and worship other gods and serve them…” Deut 30:15-19 “See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil, in that I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and His judgments, that you may live and multiply; and the LORD your God will bless you in the land which you go to possess. But if your heart turns away so that you do not hear, and are drawn away, and worship other gods and serve them…” Deuteronomy 30:15-19

2. “…I announce to you today that you shall surely perish; you shall not prolong your days in the land which you cross over the Jordan to go in and possess. I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live” (NKJV). Deuteronomy 30:15-19

3. Life’s Choices 1.There exists a force which is uncreated that is more powerful than all forces of nature. 2.This force brought into existence things which did not exist. 1.There exists a force which is uncreated that is more powerful than all forces of nature. 2.This force brought into existence things which did not exist. Creation Chance 1.There is no force greater than natural forces. 2.The universe came into its present arrangement by pure chance. 1.There is no force greater than natural forces. 2.The universe came into its present arrangement by pure chance. How Did We Come About?

4. The Bible Teaches  A God that has always existed (Psalm 90:1-2).  A God that has declared good and evil (Deut. 30:15).

5. Life’s Choices 1.There is an intell- igence responsible for man’s existence (and it knows our choices). 2.This intelligence has ordered the universe in line with its desires (whatever they are). 1.There is an intell- igence responsible for man’s existence (and it knows our choices). 2.This intelligence has ordered the universe in line with its desires (whatever they are). Intelligent Personal Force Impersonal Force 1.Although this force exists man has no accountability to it. 2.All moral choices are left to man’s judg- ment alone. 1.Although this force exists man has no accountability to it. 2.All moral choices are left to man’s judg- ment alone. What is the Nature of This Force?

6. The Bible Teaches  The God of the Bible is an intelligent personality: He can speak (Gen. 1:3). He can be grieved (Gen. 6:6). He can feel joy (Luke 15:10).  He made the universe according to His will (Dan. 4:34-35).

7. Life’s Choices 1.At some point in human history this Being revealed Itself to man. 2.If one can identify this revelation he can learn about this Being. 1.At some point in human history this Being revealed Itself to man. 2.If one can identify this revelation he can learn about this Being. It Has Revealed Itself It Has Not Revealed Itself 1.There is no way to know if this being has expectations. 2.Our existence rests in one whom we know nothing about. 1.There is no way to know if this being has expectations. 2.Our existence rests in one whom we know nothing about. Has this Being Revealed Itself?

8. The Bible Teaches  God has spoken through prophets and His Son (Hebrews 1:1-2).  Scripture supplies man with all that he needs (1 Timothy 3:16-17).

9. Buddhism Confucianism Taoism Shintoism Buddhism Confucianism Taoism Shintoism Hinduism Personal Enlightenment Rather than Revelation Personal Enlightenment Rather than Revelation No temple—Sacrifices No Promised Messiah No New Covenant No temple—Sacrifices No Promised Messiah No New Covenant Life’s Choices 1.Jesus is the promised Messiah of Judaism. 2.The New Testament is the Promised New Covenant of Judaism. 1.Jesus is the promised Messiah of Judaism. 2.The New Testament is the Promised New Covenant of Judaism. Judaism What Religions Claim Revelation? Christianity Islam Bible from God—But Corrupt; Jesus is Messiah, but not Son of God One God—Many Gods Created—Uncreated Personal--Impersonal One God—Many Gods Created—Uncreated Personal--Impersonal

10. The Bible Teaches  The Messiah (Dan. 9:25-26).  The New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-33).

11. Life’s Choices 1.Study the Bible to know what pleases Him in all things. 2.Do nothing that has not been revealed. 3.Worship only with those who do the same thing. 1.Study the Bible to know what pleases Him in all things. 2.Do nothing that has not been revealed. 3.Worship only with those who do the same thing. Follow the New Testament Pick the Church of Your Choice 1.All churches can do and practice different things, and still claim to follow the Bible. 2.God did not know how to reveal His will to be understood & followed. 1.All churches can do and practice different things, and still claim to follow the Bible. 2.God did not know how to reveal His will to be understood & followed. How will you follow Christ?

12. The Bible Teaches  There is one church which belongs to Christ (Matt. 16:18).  Division among Christians is wrong (1 Corinthians 1:10).

13. Worship Lifestyle Teaching Life’s Choices 1.When you die, God will welcome you into an eternal relationship with Him. 2.In this relationship there will be no more pain, sorrow, or tears. 1.When you die, God will welcome you into an eternal relationship with Him. 2.In this relationship there will be no more pain, sorrow, or tears. Do what God has Reveled Do what Appeals to You 1.When you die you will be condemned to eternal separation from God. 2.In this separation, you will never again experience love, joy, or peace. 1.When you die you will be condemned to eternal separation from God. 2.In this separation, you will never again experience love, joy, or peace. How far will you serve the Lord?

14. The Bible Teaches  Those who follow Christ surrender their will (Mark 8:34-36).  Condemnation comes to the self-seeking (Rom. 2:5-10).

15. God’s Revelation Follow New Testament Intelligent Personal Force It Has Revealed Itself Christian Faith Creation It Has Not Revealed Itself Life’s Choices Chance What Will You Choose? Impersonal Force What Appeals to You Faiths of Uncertainty Church of Your Choice