Tag: truth
Peeling Away the Onion – John 11:47-12:11
We have an idiom in English about peeling away the onion. If you peel away the many layers that make up an onion, you eventually arrive at the solid core. We use this idiom to describe the process of getting to the truth of something. The truth is the core…
COVID-19: A Lesson in Why the Truth Should Matter to Christians
Here at Disruptive Reality, our last three Bible study videos have focused on a key principle found in John chapter 8: being made free by the truth. The truth is incredibly important to me. It is critical to my existence. Therefore, it's difficult for me to understand why so many…
Made Free by Truth Pt. 3 – Jn. 8:39-59
Today's lesson is the last in this 3-part lesson on being made free by the truth. Last week we discussed the difference between being 'set' free and being 'made' free. Jesus not only told us we can be made free, he also told us that it is an ongoing process…
Made Free by Truth Pt. 2 – Jn. 8:21-38
What is truth? I looked up the definition in several dictionaries only to discover that none of them are quite accurate. Most are pretty close, but none are quite right. 'Truth' is a hard word to define, yet we inherently know what truth is. Like right vs. wrong (in a…
Made Free by Truth Pt. 1 – Jn. 8:1-20
When we left off in chpt.7, Jesus was in Jerusalem for the feast of Tabernacles. He went to the temple several times during that feast to teach anyone who would come to listen. He spoke the truth to them; the truth about himself, the law of Moses, judgment, and other…
Jesus: The Great Divider – Jn. 7:32-53
Peace and unity are noble ideals, but are they possible to achieve in this world? Get two people in a room and they are bound to disagree on something – no two people agree 100% of the time. The fascinating thing is to consider the types of things that divide…
Everybody Believes in Something – Jn. 5:32-48
Do you remember Frank Zappa? He was a spaced-out musician, writer, and artist known for the bizarre. My guess is that he wasn’t a Christian believer. But even he was capable of demonstrating wisdom from time to time. As a case in point, Zappa once said, “Everybody believes in something…
Only God Is True – Gal. 1:1-12
Today we begin the book of Galatians. It's pretty short book – just 6 chapters – so we'll get through it in probably 6-8 weeks. I also plan to take a break in a couple of weeks do a special Bible study for Christmas. To get things started today, we'll…
Little White Lie Syndrome
Prov. 6:16-17 16 These six things does the LORD hate: yes, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that…
“I Believe Science” — The Latest, Greatest Cult Movement
Science has become the latest, greatest cult movement. Let's just get that out of the way right now. If you don't believe me, just Google phrases like 'scientific research', 'new study', etc. Then spend about an hour reading up on all the latest scientific knowledge. There's so much out there…