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The TRUTH PART 2 You can navigate through this study like this: Click here to go to the next slide Click now to continue Click here to go to the previous slide
The Bible is truth.
It is dangerous to depend solely on what others say.
WE SHOULD SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES FOR THE ANSWERS TO LIFE’S NEEDS: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],(See John 5:39.)
We need to compare our lives with the Word of God.
Following man-made traditions could be harmful!
TRADITION could cancel the effect of the Word of God in your life.
What is  popular  is not always  right ; What is  right  is not always  popular .
“ A person’s beliefs hold the greatest potential for good or harm in life.” Ed Cole
Our understanding of and obedience to truth impacts our destiny.
We  need to adjust to the teachings of God’s Word.
If someone says something that is WRONG,
Even though a thousand people say it is correct, it is still WRONG!
ETERNITY is too long to be  WRONG.
How can we be right?
Ask God to direct us.
Have a teachable attitude.
Study God’s Word.
Obey its directions.
Attend a  Bible believing Church.
Submit to a truth preaching pastor.
Remain humble and teachable.
What men are taught determines what they believe.
What they believe determines what they do.
What they do determines their destiny.
STUDY gets God’s approval and equips us for good works. (See 2 Timothy 2:15.)
The Word of God can be wrongly divided. (See II Peter 3:20-21.)
What kind of people misapply or distort Scriptures to their own destruction? (See II Peter 3:16.) ,[object Object],[object Object]
They: DISTORT TWIST DIVERT MISAPPLY to an improper use the meaning
We should conform our lives to the Bible instead of conforming the Bible to our lives.
“  earch the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life and they are they which testify of me” (John 5:39). S
REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. What is the measurement of truth? The Bible After the question appears just hit the space bar and the answer will appear!
2. Why should we search the scriptures? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
3. People compare their lives with others and the demands or trends of society. How should we compare our lives? We should measure and compare our lives according to  the WORD of God.
4. What holds the potential for greatest harm or good in a person’s life? A person’s beliefs
5. Eternity is too long to be __________. wrong
6. Why should we study God’s Word? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
7. What type of person misapplies or distorts God’s Word? ,[object Object],[object Object]
8. What type of church should you attend? Bible believing Church
9. What does John 5:39 tell us to do? Search the Scriptures
THE TRUTH PART 3 You are now ready to proceed to:
 
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