The Only Right Worldview

#1 … GOD IS.

A. The natural, physical universe proves the existence of God (Ps 19:1-6; Rom 1:18-21).

B. God’s existence by creation is confirmed by providence (Acts 14:15-17; 17:22-29).

C. Children should memorize Genesis 1:1 for the first four words: In the beginning God.

D. The first essential axiom for the only true worldview is God’s existence (Heb 11:6).

E. If God was in the beginning, then He is eternal, and He existed before anything else.

F. God is the First Cause of all things – yes, all things – yes, including Satan and all sin.

G. Therefore … from Him, by Him, through Him, for Him, and to Him … are all things.

H. This basic, simple axiom removes all frustration or worry as Elihu taught (Job 33:12).

I. If you, like most, assume God exists, how hard do you seek to know and obey Him?

J. God and All His Attributes … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/knowing-god-complete-01-08-2018.pdf.

 

#2 … GOD GAVE SCRIPTURE.

A. The visible universe merely proves God’s eternal power and Godhead (Rom 1:18-21).

B. Providence proves goodness (Acts 14:17), conscience proves morality (Rom 2:12-16).

C. The Bible has powerful internal evidence of divine origin unlike any other holy book.

D. It is far superior to any other revelation by its detail and written evidence (II Pet 1:19).

E. He inspired this written revelation and preserved it for four millennia to us in the KJV.

F. The Bible says it is God’s complete, perfect worldview (II Tim 3:16-17; Ps 119:128).

G. His divine library of truth and wisdom must be used to know God and His will for us.

H. Doctrine of Inspiration … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/inspiration.pdf.

I. Why I Believe the Bible … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/bible/scripture/why-i-believe-the-bible.php.

J. Why We Believe the KJV is God’s Bible … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/proving-the-kjv.pdf.

 

#3 … GOD CREATED ALL THINGS.

A. After declaring His eternal existence, the first verse of the Bible declares He created.

B. Creation shows infinite power and wisdom, if nothing else (Prov 8:22-31; Job 38:1-7).

C. The God that is created all things, so any God that did not create all things is not Him.

D. He created in six 24-hour days 6000 years ago; there is no gap (Exodus 20:11; 31:17).

E. Evolution is profane stupidity to deny a Creator requiring obedience (Rom 1:18-21).

F. He created male and female, both obvious by a casual check, marrying them in Eden.

G. He gave man dominion (Gen 1:26-28), mocking PETA but for His rules (Prov 12:10).

H. Child, Who made you? Who made this? What do you owe Him? What does He want?

I. There are many creation – science websites … here … here … here … here … here … here … here.

J. God Boasted About Himself (Job) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/boasting-about-god-job.pdf.

 

#4 … SCRIPTURE IS ABSOLUTE TRUTH

A. A worldview is only as true as its source’s integrity and useful as its source’s breadth.

B. God wrote a book. Never forget it. Never neglect it. It is final truth about everything.

C. The Bible declares it is absolute truth over anything else (Is 8:20; Ps 119:98-100,128).

D. The Bible declares itself sufficient to make every minister perfect (II Tim 3:16-17).

E. We have absolute and final truth; it is our duty to find it, believe it, obey it, defend it.

F. God’s secret will is His own matter; His revealed will is for us to do it (Deut 29:29).

G. The Bible is a complete and closed set of truth. We cannot improve it by modification.

H. More conservative or liberal are both wrong; relative or situational ethics are wrong.

I. We test and measure everything by the Bible, and we hate any other idea or opinion.

J. Bring All Back to Bible … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/sermons/scripture/bring-it-back-to-the-bible/sermon.php.

 

#5 … JEHOVAH IS THE ONLY GOD.

A. God exists and gave us true revelation, so we know that He alone is God (I Cor 8:4-6).

B. His name is Almighty God and better, Jehovah (Ex 3:14; 6:3; Ps 83:18; Is 12:2; 26:4).

C. Idols are painted junk, heavenly bodies unpainted matter, invisible gods imaginations.

D. Jehovah declared worshippers of idols are as stupid as idols (Ps 115:1-8; Is 44:9-20).

E. No! to Allah, Brahman, Shiva, Buddha, Zeus, Jupiter, Great Spirit, Pangu, Ukko, etc.

F. Jehovah is a special name of God, I AM THAT I AM; it should be used (Psalm 68:4).

G. The true worldview knows names give identity, thus Jehovah or Jesus over mere God.

H. If all other gods are not God, but devils, then we strongly reject them all (I Cor 10:20).

I. A Name Above Every Name … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/bible/god/a-name-above-every-name.php.

J. God Boasted About Himself (Isaiah) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/boasting-about-god-isaiah.pdf.

 

#6 … GOD CREATED FOR HIMSELF.

A. He was not obligated to create; He was not asked to create; He created all for Himself.

B. No exceptions! even evil men for His glory (Pr 16:4; Rev 4:11), and us (Is 43:6-7,21)!

C. God created by His own will (Dan 4:35; Ep 1:11) for His glory (Rom 11:36; Gal 1:5).

D. You do not exist for you, nor does anything else exist for you, until after His pleasure.

E. What is the chief end of man? His chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

F. Pharaoh rose to the top for God to ruin him for His own praise (Ex 9:16; Rom 9:17).

G. When Isaiah and Paul met Jesus, they had no thought of their plans (Is 6:8; Acts 9:6).

H. All that you are, feature and circumstance, is His choice for His pleasure. Embrace it.

I. Everything you and your family do, large or small, should glorify Him (I Cor 10:31).

J. Proverbs 16:4 Commentary … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/proverbs/commentaries/16_04.php.

 

#7 … GOD RULES OVER ALL THINGS.

A. He has absolute and total ruling power over all creatures and events in the universe.

B. Governments, conspiracies, nature, enemies, angels, Satan, chance, heart, mind, etc.

C. He is Potter and Ruler; He does what He will despite you (Ro 9:19-24; Dan 4:34-35).

D. No event surprises or harms Him, no matter how wicked (Ps 76:10; Acts 2:23; 4:28).

E. Bible Christians are never confused like B.G. about the WTC event (Is 45:7; Am 3:6).

F. He rules evil (Deut 29:29), so repent (Luke 13:1-5). Know He totally controls all sins.

G. He sacrifices others’ lives and stuff for His own (Deut 6:10-11; Is 43:3-4; Mal 1:1-5).

H. Dominion of God (sovereignty) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/sermons/god/dominion-of-god/sermon.php.

I. The Problem of Evil (as man imagines) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/problem-of-evil-2.pdf.

J. I Gave Egypt for Thy Ransom (sovereignty) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/egypt-for-thy-ransom.pdf.

 

#8 … SATAN IS A REAL, ACTIVE FOE.

A. He is a real spirit with diabolical power for evil. God created him. God controls him.

B. Other worldviews ignore or joke of him, proving ignorance of the world (II Cor 4:4).

C. He is god of this world and prince of this world, but defeated (Jn 12:31; 14:30; 16:11).

D. See Eden, Cain, Moses’ body, David, Job, Gabriel, Jesus, Judas, Ananias, popes, etc.

E. Calvary and Pentecost changed things, but this foe is only angrier (Rev 12:12; 20:7-9).

F. God in love carefully warned us about spiritual warfare (Eph 6:10-18; I Peter 5:8-9).

G. Certain sins on our part give him leverage in our lives (II Cor 2:6-11; Eph 4:25-27).

H. His role in politics is in both testaments (Dan 10:13,20; II Thess 2:9; Rev 12:12-17).

I. We do not deny the power of devils and sorcery – we avoid them with resentment.

J. The Power of Darkness (about the devil) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/power-of-darkness.pdf.

 

#9 … SATAN HATES GOD, TRUTH, US

A. Satan ruined our race and world with a question and terrible lie (Gen 3:1-6; Heb 2:14).

B. He has lied since, especially in religion (John 8:44; II Cor 11:1-4,13-15; Rev 2:9; 3:9).

C. If you cannot believe deception you meet, believe it! The devil is deceiving his own.

D. He is subtle at Bible revision and misapplication; think modern Bibles and doctrines.

E. Do not joust with windmills; forget visible foes; use the divine armory (Eph 6:10-12).

F. He moved men from the beginning to evil (I Jn 3:12; Ps 106:37; Jn 8:44; Eph 2:1-3).

G. His effect is irrational or religious; think! God turns men over to Satan, like the popes.

H. He has sought to destroy the children of God (Abel, Job, David, Rev 12:17; 20:7-9).

I. Jesus beat him (Ro 8:37; I Jn 4:4); we watch, know, guard, resist, pray in Jesus’ name.

J. The Whole Armor of God … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/armor-of-god-Nathan-11-06-2013.pdf.

 

#10 … DEATH AND CORRUPTION BY SIN

A. By #4, Gen 3 is true; Rom 5:12-19; 8:17-23 are true; birth, PMS, labor, trouble, etc.

B. Eden was perfect, but they ruined the best; Eve fell to Satan, Adam to Eve, like today.

C. Sin caused three deaths God had promised that affect all men, creatures, and universe.

D. Disease, dysfunction, divorce, drunkards, death, atrophy, entropy, corrosion … by sin.

E. This is no parable; it is more than doctrine. These are the facts of all life and creatures.

F. Man cannot live longer than 73 on average – planned decay and death are in all cells.

G. Nothing works in the universe as originally offered; corruption and violence affect all.

H. Man’s plans to extend life or improve function will certainly lose to sin and judgment.

I. Catastrophe & Cure (all details of Eden) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/catastrophe-and-cure.pdf.

J. The Two Adams (terrible doctrine of imputation) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/two-adams.pdf.

 

#11 … MAN HATES TRUTH FOR LIES

A. Eden caused love of lies and death over creation, providence, nature (Ro 1:18-25,32).

B. Preaching truth will be rejected (Jn 8:45). Offering life will be rejected (Jn 5:39-40).

C. We do not wonder why there is evil; we wonder why there is not more (Psalm 76:10).

D. Conscience, scripture, and the Spirit do not help (Ro 2:12-16; 3:19; 5:20; I Cor 2:14).

E. Man follows the devil rather than God to his own pain and shame (Ep 2:1-3; 4:17-19).

F. He chose lies; when man rejects truth, God sends lies (II Thes 2:9-12; Ezek 20:17-26).

G. Even if truth is presented well, they will reject or kill you (Luke 16:31; John 8:37,40).

H. True news is sensationalized and fake news publicized. Ever learning, but ignorance!

I. Evolution, global warming, transgenders, child training; God must intervene to save.

J. Total Depravity (the doctrine and implications) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/total-depravity.pdf.

 

#12 … GOD SAVED UNCONDITIONALLY

A. The only way to save man from guilt and depravity (#10,#11) is unconditional mercy.

B. Any scheme of Catholicism or Arminianism cannot save, for man is a depraved rebel.

C. Unconditional salvation proven by evidence reconciles sovereignty and responsibility.

D. The scope of salvation … guilt and penalty, the cost of it, the benefits, etc. … is huge.

E. The universe exists as the stage for this drama (Romans 8:28-39; 9:21-24; I Tim 3:16).

F. The choice God made to override the choice we made is sovereign power for eternity.

G. We owe God everything without reservation for His gift (II Cor 5:14-15; Ro 6:1-23).

H. The Great Commission was not for eternal life; it was fulfilled; hell is not our burden.

I. Unconditional Gift … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/sermons/salvation/unconditional-salvation/sermon.php.

J. Phases of Salvation … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/sermons/salvation/five-phases-of-salvation/sermon.php.

 

#13 … RELIGION HAS LIMITED ROLE

A. Most religions offer eternal life by rules for control (Egypt, Japan, Islam), but see #12.

B. But the truth has eternal life an unconditional gift by God to those He chose by grace.

C. Therefore, membership, ministers, rituals, ordinances, or sacraments do not save men.

D. This truth saves men from manipulation by priests due to the fear of death (Heb 2:15).

E. By Bible revelation of truth, Paul mocked fear of death (Heb 2:14-18; I Cor 15:51-58).

F. Christianity is a liberating religion that saves men from superstition and evil bondage.

G. Instead of religion having rules to get to heaven, it is news and rules for joy and hope.

H. Instead of man getting the glory by faith or works for heaven, it is all of God’s grace.

I. True religion is to maximize assurance, worship, life success, peace, prosperity, etc.

J. True Grace or False Grace (sermon) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/true-grace-and-false-grace.pdf.

 

#14 … JESUS IS PREEMINENT ONE

A. The universe exists to show God’s glory by His Son at center – a Godman (Co 2:8-9)!

B. God is an invisible Spirit – real, present, active – Jesus revealed Him (Jn 1:1-3,14,18).

C. Jesus rules the universe to inherit all things (Matt 28:18; I Cor 15:24-28; Rom 8:17).

D. Reprobates play with labels, but dating is B.C. and A.D. Read Hebrews 1-10 for Him.

E. All doctrine and practice must keep Him preeminent (Col 1:18; I Cor 2:2; Gal 6:14).

F. He is far above all men and angels, especially popes, priests, apostles, and prophets.

G. God loves His Son, made Him firstborn in all ways, and laughs at enemies (Psalm 2).

H. He will come again to judge the universe (John 5:16-29; Acts 17:31; II Cor 5:9-11).

I. Blessed and Only Potentate (Jesus is King) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/blessed-and-only-potentate.pdf.

J. Christ Wars (satanic heresies to degrade Jesus) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/christ-wars.pdf.

 

#15 … HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD WITH US.

A. We have the Holy Spirit as God’s Person, Presence, Power (Jn 14:26; 15:26; 16:7,13).

B. The world cannot receive the Spirit, for they do not see or know Him (John 14:15-17).

C. By His power in and through the apostles, they turned the pagan world upside down.

D. God is not watching from a distance, as they say; life is not merely a natural equation.

E. We are not animals; we are spiritual beings with God in us; they have another spirit.

F. The Holy Spirit provides light, knowledge, truth, wisdom, power, joy, love, hope, etc.

G. Charismatics have made a mockery of the Holy Ghost, but we know He is our Spirit.

H. We can grieve and quench God in us and lose power for living (Ep 4:30; I Thes 5:19).

I. He can help you overcome the world or turn to be your enemy (I John 4:4; Is 63:10).

J. Holy Spirit in Ephesians (many ministries) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/holy-spirit-in-ephesians.pdf.

 

#16 … KINGDOM OF GOD IS HERE.

A. See five powerful kingdoms, but God’s kingdom wins forever (Dan 2:44; Matt 3:1-2).

B. It came by John and Jesus and is glorious (Luke 16:16; Mat 12:28; Heb 12:22-24,28).

C. A new world order is here, as the apostles reproved the world (Jn 12:30-33; 16:8-11).

D. Kingdom includes all baptized believers; churches are those joined by mutual consent.

E. The kingdom restored David’s kingdom with his Son as the king of it (Acts 15:13-18).

F. Jesus rules nations now with a rod of iron, but He is coming to destroy (Rev 11:15).

G. Though citizens of nations, we are separate from them, and state churches are wrong.

H. God loves those who love it (Ps 122; Mat 6:33). It is not attendance. It is life in Christ.

I. Five kingdoms of Daniel 2 & 7 (slides) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/five-kingdoms.pdf.

J. Dispensationalism Destroyed … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/dispensationalists-best-verse.pdf.

 

#17 … PERPETUAL KINGDOM WAR

A. Since Cain and Abel and the Flood, there has been war (I John 3:12-13; Jn 15:18-19).

B. The Tower of Babel is an example of the world uniting against God’s revealed will.

C. Satan against Jesus, darkness against light, evil against good, lies against truth, etc.

D. Martyrs are evidence; we are strangers and pilgrims here; we offend God by liking it.

E. Mutual hatred describes it (Pr 29:10,27); hate crimes do not apply to them about us.

F. Each side has a spirit and angels; conflict is seen in the world and personal events.

G. We are pacifists in the fight; we love the Bill of Rights, though we hate all God haters.

H. See the long list of texts proving the mutual and violent hatred in Introduction point 7.

I. We must hate other worldviews (Ps 119:128); pastors must be violent (II Cor 10:4-6).

J. Is There Not a Cause? (sermon outline) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/is-there-not-a-cause-2.pdf.

 

#18 … WORSHIP IS SPIRIT-TRUTH

A. Jesus told the Samaritan woman her people and the Jews were wrong (John 4:20-24).

B. The Jews were wrong for ceremonial, external religion overlooking worship in spirit.

C. External worship by rituals is folly (Is 66:1-2; Acts 17:24; Heb 9:1-10,24; Gal 4:3-9).

D. N.T. worship, even with Holy Spirit power, must include understanding (I Cor 14:15).

E. God is a God of truth – erroneous or false worship offends – He requires true worship.

F. There are not multiple ways to God or heaven; there is only one faith given to follow.

G. The Samaritans were wrong for profanely aping Jewish worship on their Mt. Gerizim.

H. Things highly esteemed, God abominates (Luke 16:15); only a few ever saw the truth.

I. True worship and truth is not just doctrinal; you must live a righteous life (Isaiah 58).

J. Spirit and Truth (John 4 review by PPT slides) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/spirit-and-truth.pdf.

 

#19 … WORSHIP IS SIMPLE-ORDERLY

A. God’s religion is not complicated, especially the N.T., and it must be done decently.

B. The O.T. was condensed to two laws; the N.T. is simplicity in Jesus (II Cor 11:1-4).

C. Philosophy is a lying danger (Phil 2:8); monasticism is a lying danger (Col 2:20-23).

D. Flattering titles are wrong; all are brethren under Christ (Matt 23:5-12; Job 32:21-22).

E. Baptist baptism is an identifying public mark, excluding 90% of claimed Christians.

F. Services are decent – orderly; spirits are ruled; barbarian junk is wrong (I Cor 14:40).

G. Details count with God; modifications are judged (Deut 12:1-4,29-32; Heb 12:28-29).

H. Sincerity is nothing, if known truth is ignored (I Chr 15:3). But see Asa (I Kgs 15:14).

I. Why Are You Such Legalists? (corrects ignorance) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/faq/legalists.php.

J. Details Count (men judged for neglecting details) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/details-count.pdf.

 

#20 … DOCTRINE BY THE BIBLE

A. Our religious truth (#2,#4) is from the Bible (Ps 119:128; II Tim 3:16-17; Gal 1:6-9).

B. Most Christians (90% of them) cannot even identify the subject and mode of baptism.

C. Great men and pompous denominations mean nothing (Job 32:6-14; Ps 119:98-100).

D. There is only one faith, and it was by the apostles 2000 years ago (Eph 4:5; Jude 1:3).

E. No tolerance for doctrinal variation, no matter the subject (Rom 16:17-18; Gal 1:6-9).

F. Truth does not change or vary until a tsunami of evidence from the Bible is identified.

G. Cessationism is an example, where I Cor 13:8-10 and other texts confound opponents.

H. Our Articles of Faith or Confession of Faith … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/welcome/articles.php.

I. Our Ancient Landmarks … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/remove-not-the-ancient-landmark.pdf.

J. Calvinism, Arminianism, Truth … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/calvinism-arminianism-slides.pdf.

 

#21 … TRUE RELIGION IS PRESERVED.

A. God kept His churches from Rome (Da 7:25-26; Mat 16:18; Eph 3:21; Rev 12:13-17).

B. Truth is transferred by ministerial succession (II Tim 2:22; 1:14; Tit 1:5; I Tim 3:1-7).

C. The churches they pastor are the pillar and ground of the truth (I Tim 3:15; Re 2:1-3).

D. Succession is by faith in Baptist claims, doctrine, history, and practice like our canon.

E. Who were martyred? Who killed them? Apostles began … what we see today. Faith!

F. Consider all Baptist churches and ministers three ways – legal, spiritual, and practical.

G. If John Smyth in 1609 is true, where was the preserved woman from apostles till then?

H. Therefore, rebaptism and reordination become important to preserve apostolic truth.

I. Three Witnesses for the Baptists (history) … http://www.reformedreader.org/history/pugh/toc.htm.

J. Rebaptism and Reordination (aliens) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/rebaptism-reordination.pdf.

 

#22 … FAITH IS CRUCIAL FOR TRUTH

A. Faith is not blind belief, but it believes truth outside limited human senses or sciences.

B. The truth of God’s existence, creation, and providence is visible to faith (Heb 11:1-3).

C. The most important things in the universe are invisible to human sight (II Cor 4:18).

D. Faith is a gift to only some (James 2:5); it is opposite God’s blinding and hiding truth.

E. Only some have faith; they are more reasonable than those without it (II Thess 3:1-2).

F. Men without faith choose presuppositions terribly inferior to those with faith in God.

G. Conversion requires God to regenerate, open, and draw; we then must help each other.

H. Then it requires the Spirit and the word of God (Rom 10:17; Eph 1:17-18; 3:14-19).

I. Regeneration & Conversion … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/regeneration-conversion-comparison.pdf.

J. The Life of Faith (how sons of God should live) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/life-of-faith2.pdf.

 

#23 … CONFIDENCE HINDERS TRUTH

A. Intelligence or high IQ, often with more education, causes pride and then blindness.

B. Satan has intelligence much greater than the best of men or any combination of them.

C. God is against “wise” men (Job 5:12-14; Is 29:9-16; I Cor 1:18-21; 2:1-10; 3:18-20).

D. He hides and blinds; He gives it to “babes” (Matt 11:25-27; 13:10-17; Rom 1:18-25).

E. This rule does not approve stupidity or reject education (Pr 1:22; 14:15; II Tim 2:15).

F. Pride is man’s downfall (Psalm 10:4), and false science is his excuse (I Tim 6:20-21).

G. Therefore, college campuses and the infants nursed there are the most foolish on earth.

H. Educational choices, priorities, scope and sequence must be done wisely for children.

I. Superstition or Truth (Paul mocked Greeks) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/superstition-or-truth.pdf.

J. Confusion by God … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/sermons/god/is-god-the-author-of-confusion/sermon.php.

 

#24 … BLESSING OR CURSE IS CHOICE.

A. Cause-and-effect or if-then conditional rules activate natural and supernatural results.

B. It is clearly stated in O.T. (Lev 26; Deut 28) and N.T. (II Cor 6:14 – 7:1; Gal 6:7-10).

C. Folly or wisdom lead to certain consequences of God and men punishing or favoring.

D. Bible Christians with understanding are never fatalists or antinomians regarding duty.

E. There are promises (Ps 37:4; 84:11; Pr 22:6; Mat 6:33; Eph 6:2-3; Col 3:25; I Pet 3:7).

F. There are examples – Abram, Joseph, Rahab, Ruth, Saul, David, Daniel, Corinth, etc.

G. Obedience is win-win (Job 17:9; 22:1); sin is lose-lose (Pr 13:15; 14:34; Num 32:23).

H. Life does not happen; deny all coincidences; think idolatry and sodomy (Ro 1:18-32).

I. A Good Name (favor with God and men) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/good-name-04-27-2016.pdf.

J. Be Sure Your Sin Will Find You Out … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/be-sure-your-sin4.pdf.

 

#25 … JUDGMENT DAY IS COMING

A. Solomon, even in the O.T., made this a chief part of his worldview (Eccl 12:13-14).

B. A worldview without the Day of Judgment is insanity for both wicked and righteous.

C. A worldview is how we view the world – and the cursed earth will soon be burned up.

D. We are strangers and pilgrims here and should live in light of its ruin (II Pet 3:10-14).

E. This event has been planned from before creation of earth (Mat 25:34,41; Acts 15:18).

F. All men will give account of their lives to a holy Judge (II Cor 5:9-11; Rev 20:11-15).

G. All wrongs will be rectified in the most perfect and severe way, far different than now.

H. Eternal torment or pleasure are far beyond human comprehension or prior experience.

I. Remembering Judgment Day should put a tight constraint on all activities and choices.

J. The End of the Universe (sermons and slides) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/end-of-universe.pdf.

 

#26 … MANKIND IS DEGENERATING.

A. Sin and its effect are degrading man by corruption and his universe by entropic decay.

B. The first ten men (excluding Enoch) averaged 912 years … and now the average is 73.

C. Education has the opposite effect most think, for it is based on evil, foolish premises.

D. Technical advances are deceitful blessings: they do not indicate advances in wisdom.

E. McGuffey’s Readers or the Federalist Papers expose inability to read (Johnny Can’t).

F. Evil seducers are worse and worse – true knowledge is not increasing (II Tim 3:13).

G. Man’s degeneration is visible by the growth of evolution and LGBT (Rom 1:18-32).

H. There is an information explosion, but fewer than ever embrace truth (II Tim 3:6-7).

I. Narcissistic social media, obsession for pets and sports, Picasso, rap, punk, trance, etc.

J. We view progress differently from world – character, wisdom, sobriety, spiritual, etc.

 

#27 … NATURE TEACHES TRUTH.

A. God revealed truth by creation, providence, conscience, Spirit, scripture … and nature.

B. This instinctive, universal source of truth is a tool like conscience but far more basic.

C. Opposite-sex is exclusively right (Rom 1:26-27,31; I Tim 1:10; II Tim 3:3; I Cor 6:9).

D. World history declares LGBT perverse and shameful regardless of fads (Rom 1:27).

E. Nature teaches hair length by sex and honoring aged parents (I Cor 11:15; I Tim 5:8).

F. Nature has women at home, reserved, obedient, not conscripted, female clothes, etc.

G. The woman is weaker than the man; Peter assumed it by innate knowledge (I Pet 3:7).

H. Agur used four small creatures for wisdom and other similar lessons (Prov 30:15-33).

I. Sex rules are natural (hymen, pregnancy) and Biblical (jealousy test, polygamy, etc.).

J. Nature turns youth on at puberty, why burn for 15 years in frustration (I Cor 7:9,36)?

 

#28 … ETHICS BY THE BIBLE

A. Ethics are moral rules of conduct in matters that the Bible does not directly address.

B. It is nearly a synonym for Bible wisdom, discretion, prudence, and understanding.

C. This axiom is actually different from the others – wise principles for unique situations.

D. We cannot enumerate the 30 ethical rules from the Bible, but a table of them is linked.

E. For example, Jesus’ principles of mercy and intent are profound (Matt 12:7; Mk 2:27).

F. Think ignorance (I Cor 10:25,27), materiality (De 23:24-25), acceptance (Mat 22:17-22), tempting (Mat 4:5-7), jubilee (Lev 25:9-10), incidental (II Kgs 5:18-19), etc., etc.

G. Colleges, firms, peers, and flesh will teach their ethics, but we have the divine ethics.

H. For example, I was trained to buy, read, and practice Robert Ringer’s, Looking Out for Number One, and Ringer also wrote, Winning Through Intimidation. I trow not. I prefer the Biblical approach to life that Gale Sayers learned and wrote, I Am Third.

I. The Bible includes this topic, and we isolate it here for many specific rules of conduct.

J. Ethics – principles, table, case studies … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/christian-ethics-principles.pdf.

 

#29 … PRIORITIES BY THE BIBLE

A. Life is many choices to prioritize duties and pleasures to maximize limited resources.

B. Our worldview of life has life priorities by inspired wisdom of those knowing the best.

C. This axiom is actually different from the others – detailed comparisons of life choices.

D. This axiom is not ethics – moral choices affecting others – but rather the better good.

E. We cannot enumerate the 48 inspired priorities of the Bible, but a list is linked below.

F. For example, kingdom first (Matt 6:33) and godliness with contentment (I Tim 6:6).

G. Think bodily exercise (I Tim 4:7-8), wisdom is first (Pr 4:7), thanks or jesting (Eph 5:4), slow to anger (Pr 16:32), criticize self first (Matt 7:1-5), funeral over party (Eccl 7:1-6), little over much (Pr 15:16), love over hatred (Pr 15:17), name (Pr 22:1), etc.

H. The Bible also exalts charity and love over faith, hope, and other graces (I Cor 13:13).

I. Bible Priorities from the Bible (outline) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/priorities2.pdf.

J. Love Is the Greatest Everything … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/love-is-the-greatest-2.pdf.

 

#30 … HISTORY IS GOD’S WORK

A. World history, boundaries or events, is His work (Acts 17:26; Deut 32:8; Dan 2:21).

B. Nations and leaders, whether good or bad, are by His choice (Egypt 29:15; Dan 4:17).

C. Abilities a nation has and others not are His choice (Is 28:23-29; Ps 75:6-7; Pr 8:12).

D. The greatest event of history, recognized by all, occurred at BC/AD turnover – Jesus!

E. God substitutes and sacrifices nations and men for His nation and people (Is 43:3-4).

F. WWII casualties were 43 times worse for the USSR than the USA. Poor atheists!

G. If America’s war against England was wrong, God used it for our good (Gen 50:20).

H. Christianity changed the world just as God designed by reproving apostles (Jn 12:31).

I. Even lip service to Jehovah will bring benefits as Assyrians learned (II Kgs 17:24-33).

J. I Gave Egypt for Thy Ransom (outline) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/egypt-for-thy-ransom.pdf.

 

#31 … ECONOMICS BY THE BIBLE

A. The Bible, our manual for life, has excellent wisdom for micro and macroeconomics.

B. Capitalism, or a free market system rewarding the individual, is right (Pr 12:24; 14:4).

C. Charity has wise and severe limits delineated in the Bible (Ac 11:27-30; Rom 15:26).

D. Welfare/entitlement is wrong; gleaning/starvation is good (Lev 19:9-10; II Thes 3:10).

E. Labor unions are no more than extortion, sedition, theft; your basic job right is to quit.

F. Money was weighed; debtor nations are tails; lotteries are folly; Ponzis only get fools.

G. Even buying has its rules, for God’s integrity is much higher than man’s (Prov 20:14).

H. Libertarian ideas of hoarding, fixing, or cornering the market are wrong (Pr 11:24-26).

I. Diligence, savings, capital investment, income-producing assets, and more is written.

J. Bible Economics (outline) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/sermons/practical/bible-economics/sermon.php.

 

#32 … SOCIETY BY THE BIBLE

A. The Bible, our manual for life, includes how we should look at various social issues.

B. Capital punishment is good, regardless of ignorant and effeminate men (Genesis 9:6).

C. Corporal punishment is good, regardless of silly PTA mommies (Pr 23:13-14; 29:15).

D. Casual sex, fornication and whoredom, is a serious capital offence (Deut 22:13-21).

E. Public education is national moral suicide with a religion like evolution or humanism.

F. Libertarians sound good, but they miss the greatest Victim and other indirect victims.

G. Moral decay will bring hate crimes for their hate of us, but we will hide (Pr 28:12,28).

H. Forget rights, accept responsibilities; employment or renting is a privilege, not a right.

I. We avoid any offence as much as possible with all categories of men (I Cor 10:31-33).

J. We participate in community efforts for the good of neighbors but with some limits.

 

#33 … ANGELS ARE VERY ACTIVE

A. Jehovah of the Bible is LORD of hosts (angel armies), now under Jesus (I Peter 3:22).

B. They are involved in politics, but you cannot detect them (Dan 10:13,20; Acts 12:23).

C. They are involved personally, for they are around us to deliver us (Psalm 34:7; 91:11).

D. They are servants for God’s children, who are sons above them (Heb 1:14; I Pet 1:12).

E. Children have angels with direct access to God, which is a warning to us (Matt 18:10).

F. Children should be taught of their constant presence and meetings (I Kings 22:19-23).

G. When you die, you will not enter eternity alone, for the angels are there (Luke 16:22).

H. We do not need numerical advantage due to superiority, but it is nice (II Kgs 6:16-17).

I. The Angels of God (broad and detailed study) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/angels-of-god.pdf.

J. An Angel with an Inkhorn (Ezekiel 9) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/an-angel-with-an-inkhorn.pdf.

 

#34 … NATURE BY THE BIBLE

A. God gave man dominion over every living thing (Gen 1:28). We deny PETA’s excess.

B. Animals are to be used. Moses butchered them every day. Vegetarianism is paganism.

C. God condemned cruelty and expected kind treatment (Ex 23:19; De 22:6-7; Pr 12:10).

D. Conservation should serve man, not man it, including species extinction (Mark 2:27).

E. Global warming is heresy and fake news until God’s end (Gen 8:22; II Peter 3:10-12).

F. God rules all weather events in each detail and person (Job 37:11-13; Ps 29; Nah 1:3).

G. Psychosomatic illnesses were in the Bible 3000 years ago (Prov 12:25; 17:22; 18:14).

H. Everything causes death (salt, red meat, air), so be careful about picking a favorite!

I. The Bible has excellent advice for alcohol, animal care and control, hygiene, sex, etc.

J. Your Body Is the Lord’s (sermon outline) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/your-body-is-the-lords.pdf.

 

#35 … GOD ALLOWS MUCH LIBERTY

A. The axioms seem strict, but God gives great latitude in personal liberty (Rom 14:1-6).

B. We have individual freedom on things God did not specify, and we defend every man.

C. Thus, when viewing others, we allow sizable differences without offence or bitterness e.g. alcohol, alternative medicine, kind of birth, birth control, breastfeeding, bungee jumping, Catholic hospitals, circumcision, schooling of children, cosmetic surgery, firearms, health foods, motorcycles, music, pants on females, wives with jobs, etc.

D. We reject manmade rules outside scripture, but we do not use liberty to justify our sin.

E. Men cannot judge us but by the Bible … no tyranny of one man, elders, or many men.

F. The Spirit and growth vary, so we allow minor variances for the peaceful and humble.

G. Church and pastor have liberty, which destroys liturgical churches and worship form.

H. Freedom to do as we choose is limited by its effect on us and others and on the gospel.

I. Legalist is a foolish slur – it technically means Moses’ law for heaven – this is not us!

J. Christian Liberty (extensive outline and table) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/christian-liberty-2.pdf.

 

#36 … GOD’S PROVIDENCE IS REAL

A. Providence is a word to describe His beneficent involvement in all the affairs of men.

B. History was covered by axiom #30 above, but there we stressed world history events.

C. Both adversity and prosperity are His prerogative, and we should submit (Eccl 7:14).

D. There are no coincidences – there are consequences for actions – and His providence.

E. He rules time and chance, which affect, alter, and confound expectations (Eccl 9:11).

F. Your life is impacted by His countless choices for you in very broad and deep ways.

G. Advancement or promotion are indirectly and directly His work (Ps 75:6; I Cor 4:7).

H. He has arranged all dots of life, good and bad, and they always and only point to Him.

I. Men should praise His providence and beg for more (Ps 18:19; 107:8; 56:13; 57:1-3).

J. Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1777 … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/today/decline-of-a-nation.php.

 

#37 … LOVE IS THE GREATEST

A. The greatest grace, influence, motive, and goal for all men is love of God and others.

B. Love of God is passionate desire to please … know … serve …. enjoy … exalt Him.

C. Love of others is selfless desire and help for them to grow in favor with God and men.

D. By nature, man is hateful and hates others – the devilish cruelty seen daily (Titus 3:3).

E. Love, when its best definition is practiced, changes one’s view of men (I Cor 13:4-7).

F. Worldly love is lust, which is very selfish, cruel to others, and generally disappointed.

G. Christians have love’s best definition, emphasis, example, instruction, motive, power.

H. America, a nominal Christian nation, has rules of engagement different from others.

I. Love Is the Greatest (extensive outline) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/love-is-the-greatest-2.pdf.

J. The Definition of Love (I Cor 13:4-7 outline) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/definition-of-love.pdf.

 

#38 … TRUE CHARITY IS LIMITED

A. Due to modern news media, everyone sees many needs (Acts 11:27-30; Rom 15:26).

B. Christians grieve over starving Sudanese babies pushed at them by social do-gooders.

C. But Bible Christianity is not Bolshevik Communism – to each according to his need.

D. The church in both testaments never went looking for hardship cases in the world.

E. Charity provides food, clothing, shelter, and emergency medical care and no more.

F. Charity gives, in order, to family, church brethren, other believers, strangers in path.

G. Charity does not give to the lazy, the foolish, the wasteful; it requires wise diligence.

H. We are not of this world – let the dead bury the dead – we will help blood brothers.

I. The world may help us by their general laws, but they would not if we were isolated.

J. Christian Charity (Haiti) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/sermons/practical/charity-haiti-earthquake/sermon.php.

 

#39 … POLITICS BY THE BIBLE

A. By politics we intend civil authority of rulers God puts over nations and principalities.

B. Scripture shows God ordained and rules the offices, the men in them, and their spirits.

C. He called them gods – with power of life and death (Ex 22:28; Ps 82:1,6-7; Jn 10:35).

D. We should submit, reverence, pay, pray, and give thanks (I Tim 2:1-3; Jer 29:4-7).

E. Strong language is used for those resisting (Pr 24:21-22; Eccl 10:20; II Pet 2:10-12).

F. Bill of Rights is religious freedom; Libertarians hate God’s law and indirect victims.

G. Pagans may legislate sin for pagans; we do not care, until they try to require our sin.

H. We will not fight religious persecution, but we will resist intruders with deadly force.

I. We vote. We are prudent not to vote third parties. We never vote Constitution Party.

J. The Christian and Politics (with links) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/christian-and-politics-2.pdf.

 

#40 … DEATH ACCORDING TO BIBLE

A. Death is a consequence of sin – Adam earned us spiritual, physical, and eternal death.

B. No effort or idea of man can slow or stop this great enemy by just judgment of God.

C. Man is not an animal; he is very different – his spirit returns to God (Eccl 3:21; 12:7).

D. We reject soul sleep, for only the body sleeps; the spirit returns to God (Acts 7:59-60).

E. At death, God passes an immediate judgment to remand spirits to their eternal destiny.

F. Each spirit will return with their bodies for final and official sentencing at Judgment.

G. Jesus defeated death, so Christians may mock it as being powerless (I Cor 15:54-57).

H. Jesus died for the body, so we reject pagan cremation and practice Christian burial.

I. Till Death Do Us Part (funeral) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/till-death-do-us-part-funeral.pdf.

J. Glory of the Cross at Judgment Day … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/future-glory-of-cross.pdf.

 

#41 … GOD SENDS CONFUSION

A. Man chose Satan’s lie in Eden, so God justly sends confusion whenever He chooses.

B. Today’s effeminate Christians cannot grasp their cotton-candy God sending men lies.

C. They forget Babel, Pharaoh’s hardened heart, taking of Canaan, Jewish blindness, etc.

D. They read God sends strong delusion to believe lies but fully miss it (II Thess 2:9-12).

E. They have not grasped God’s prophets lying and bad statutes (Ezek 14:6-9; 20:25-26).

F. They use I Tim 2:4 for God wanting all to know truth … but miss its implied election.

G. The Bible could have been written simpler, but God chose to confound most readers.

H. The plethora of lies on earth is Satan’s work, man’s choice, and God’s just judgment.

I. A Lying Spirit from God (sermon slides) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/a-lying-spirit-from-god.pdf.

J. Author of Confusion … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/sermons/god/is-god-the-author-of-confusion/sermon.php.

 

#42 … BIBLE EVANGELISM IS RIGHT

A. The glorious gift of God’s truth and wisdom should be shared with other elect souls.

B. Most churches say the Great Commission is their mandate and purpose for existence, but they neither understand the Commission (for the apostles and fulfilled by them) or practice it with any integrity or zeal (sacrificial effort to save souls from hellfire).

C. We seek God’s elect like Paul (II Tim 2:10) or convert brothers in error (Jas 5:19-20).

D. Paul visited synagogues for his evangelism, totally different than street preaching, etc.

E. Paul used Athens’ market to find men; we find them by a worldwide Internet ministry.

F. We sound out the word like Thessalonica; we seek individuals like Andrew or Philip.

G. We know God must regenerate and prepare; we know our lives are our first witness.

H. Christians win souls (Pr 11:30; Zec 8:21); we want Paul’s passion (Ro 9:1-5; 10:1-4).

I. The Great Commission (correctly applied) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/great-commission.pdf.

J. Evangelism: One Soul at a Time … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/evangelism-one-at-a-time.pdf.

 

#43 … SCIENCE BY THE BIBLE

A. Science – knowledge by facts – not belief or opinion – will always support the Bible.

B. Evolution, humanism, global warming, genderism are religious agendas, not science.

C. Faith is not faulty or weak – it trumps all false science (II Thes 3:1-2; I Tim 6:20-21).

D. Their “sciences” like evolution are an agenda to destroy God and Bible rules for man.

E. No one has observed evolution; no one has reproduced it; their hypotheses are idiotic.

F. Scientific claims against the Bible are obviously wrong and cannot defeat the Bible.

G. Daniel and friends were skilled in science, but not the world’s nonsense (Dan 1:3-4).

H. Any field of science will confirm scripture e.g. quarantine, circulatory system, washing hands after cadavers, water cycle, round earth, Pleiades, Hittites, Sargon, alcohol, salt is good, capital punishment, merry heart, corporal punishment, etc., etc.

I. Witty inventions are God’s choice to bless some (Pr 8:12; Is 28:23-29; II Sam 1:18).

J. Evidence for God from Science (one of many external links) … https://www.godandscience.org/.

 

#44 … YOUR BODY IS GOD’S

A. God made the human body as it pleased Him, and it was very good (Genesis 1:26-31).

B. There are two bodies – male and female – no confusion or mixing (Genesis 1:27; 5:2).

C. God made yours with good and bad (Ps 139:16; Ge 16:11-12; Mat 5:36; 6:27; Jn 9:1).

D. God saved your body by Jesus, so your body is His temple (I Cor 6:13-20; Rom 8:23).

E. The body is not bad; sweaty sex is good (Heb 13:4); convents are bad (Col 2:20-23).

F. Abortion is not a woman’s right: the child in her body is another’s life (Ex 21:22-25).

G. Virginity, shown by the God-created hymen, is a serious responsibility (De 22:13-21).

H. The body has planned obsolescence built in to live only about 73 years (Psalm 90:10).

I. God has rules for burial, clothing, drunkenness, exercise, fasting, fornication, gender, gluttony, hair length, murder, neglect, penance, sex, sleep, suicide, tattoos, etc., etc.

J. Your Body Is the Lord’s (sermon outline) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/your-body-is-the-lords.pdf.

 

#45 … PRAYER CHANGES THINGS

A. Man has power in a universe ruled by the Creator and certain providence (Jas 5:16b).

B. God adopted us to be His sons, bringing power with Him by prayer (Luke 11:11-13).

C. Sons reason or negotiate with God … Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Joshua, Hezekiah, etc.

D. Prayer has opened barren wombs, stopped the sun, altered lions, defeated armies, etc.

E. Fate is the insane hopelessness of reprobates. Faith is the power to move mountains.

F. God teaches prayer, hears prayer, delights in it, answers it, enhances it, exceeds it, etc.

G. Jesus is God’s beloved Son: praying in His name is powerful (Jn 14:13-14; 16:23-24).

H. Fasting adds further fervency and effectivity to prayer (Mat 17:21; Ac 10:1-4; 13:1-3).

I. Confidence in Prayer (summary outline) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/confidence-in-prayer.pdf.

J. Effectual Prayer (extensive topical outline) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/effectual-prayer.pdf.

 

#46 … PHILOSOPHY BY THE BIBLE

A. Philosophy is the study of man’s origin, purpose, goals, duties, profit, pleasure in life.

B. Bad philosophy, assumed and taught by men, corrupts worldviews (Acts 17:16-31).

C. Jehovah is perfect logic; He calls on men to bring their best arguments (Is 41:21-24).

D. All philosophical positions use presuppositions, but ours are the only intelligent ones.

E. We begin reasoning with Axioms #1 & #2; evolutionists start with nothing or energy.

F. Solomon and Paul were wiser than all Greeks; they both found their guesses wanting.

G. All the questions men have ever had are answered in the Bible confirming experience.

H. Within constraints of life’s vanity by sin and death, moderate pleasures are endorsed.

I. Ecclesiastes (a detailed outline)… https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/ecclesiastes-book-format.pdf.

J. The Logic of Faith (slides) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/reasoning-in-the-scriptures.pdf.

 

#47 … PSYCHOLOGY BY THE BIBLE

A. Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior with many sub-fields affecting life.

B. The Bible defines love, teaches about the spirit, uplifts the mind, deals with fear, perfects relationships, creates selfless motives, identifies happiness, crushes pride, induces change, empowers individuals to greatness, forgives and forgets failures, promotes hope, exalts trials, builds community, teaches discipline, temperaments, etc.

C. Self-love and self-esteem are euphemisms for narcissistic obsession and selfishness.

D. Unconditional love is impossible, corrupts responsible living, and confuses true love.

E. There is no good in every man – no matter what is taught – no good at all (Ps 14:1-3).

F. Temperaments, mocked by some, have a limited role defining conduct (Pr 30:11-14).

G. Child training and capital punishment are right and have millennia of excellent results.

H. Self-examination and Bible counseling identify sin by a perfect rule to require change.

I. The Lie of Self-Love (sermon outline) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/lie-of-selflove.pdf.

J. The Lie of Unconditional Love … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/lie-of-unconditional-love.pdf.

 

#48 … PEACE IS A TOP PRIORITY

A. World peace per se is not our goal, but we pray for the peace of Babylon (Jer 29:4-7).

B. Christianity is at war with the world, but our Lord called us to peace (Rom 12:17-21).

C. We seek GOS living on earth – God’s glory, no offence, for salvation (I Co 10:31-33).

D. We are the opposite of RCC’s Inquisitions, Islam’s Jihadists, and Japan’s Kamikazes.

E. Worldly offence for “principle” is ethically stupid, disgraces the gospel, brings wrath.

F. Churches must be peaceful; division destroys kingdoms; unity is stressed (I Cor 1:10).

G. He hates those that sow discord for their spirit is from hell (Pr 6:16-19; Jas 3:14-18).

H. Satan takes advantage of grudges or lack of forgiveness (II Cor 2:6-11; Eph 4:26-27).

I. Righteous Relationships (chart) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/righteous-relationships-chart.pdf.

J. Three Basic Rules (GOS explained) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/three-rules-preached.pdf.

 

#49 … AUTHORITY TO BE EXALTED

A. Many aspects of life and decisions in life involve us under authority or exercising it.

B. God ordained five spheres of authority – husband, parent, master, magistrate, pastor.

C. The ultimate functionality of the world depends on all five spheres working smoothly.

D. Both natural and supernatural advantages are engaged by properly exalting authority.

E. Authority can impose another dimension outside these axioms by imposing its will; for example, a father or mother may impose their rules to override a child’s liberty.

F. A wise worldview obeys authority within their sphere and leaves the outcome to God.

G. Even the most wicked civil rulers are not railed on even by holy angels (II Peter 2:11).

H. God promised blessings for honor and judgment for rebellion (Ep 6:2-3; Pr 24:21-22).

I. Living under Obama (slides & sermon) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/living-under-obama-2.pdf.

J. Ordinance of Authority (lengthy outline) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/authority-ordinance-of.pdf.

 

#50 … DECISIONS BY THE BIBLE

A. The true worldview includes a simple mechanism for decision-making to avoid folly.

B. The axioms already provided in this worldview create parameters limiting all choices.

C. The Bible is absolute truth (axiom #4), so consult it for divine wisdom (Ps 19:7-11).

D. To make sure you are within the parameters, prove all things (Pr 14:15; I Thes 5:21).

E. If previous axioms are satisfied, follow your heart (Pr 16:9; Jas 4:13-15; Ruth 2:1-3).

F. If the matter is serious with potential risks, use many good counselors (Prov 11:14).

G. Hate the four ridiculous criteria that most people use – feelings, fortune, fad, or fleece.

H. Only use fleece or lots in the most even situations and only then with careful prayer.

I. Making Wise Decisions (slide presentation) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/wise-decisions.pdf.

J. Making Wise Decisions (outline & table) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/making-wise-decisions2.pdf.

 

#51 … EVIL IS NOT A PROBLEM

A. The world is full of evil, so every worldview must deal with cruelty, pain, suffering.

B. Men say God and evil cannot coexist (Ps 76:10; Pr 16:4; Is 45:7; Am 3:6; Acts 4:28).

C. We know God planned evil, made everything good, rules evil, and will eliminate evil.

D. Evil is caused by man, for God is not evil in any sense, but man is always, only evil.

E. Nations with the least evil are those that are the most Christian – observe and believe.

F. Pagan evil against each other is like Israel’s enemies killing themselves e.g. abortion.

G. A continual feast is possible on earth (Pr 15:13,15; Eccl 3:11-15; 9:7-10; Rom 15:13).

H. Even reprobates, if they obey the Bible, will reduce evil in their lives, though not hell.

I. The Problem of Evil (slide presentation) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/problem-of-evil-2.pdf.

J. The Dominion of God (outline) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/sermons/god/dominion-of-god/sermon.php.

 

#52 … WHOLE DUTY OF MAN

A. Solomon, history’s wisest man, reduced life to a fabulous conclusion (Eccl 12:13-14).

B. It was by extraordinary observation, experimentation, analysis, and divine inspiration.

C. Fear of God is reverent affection to glorify and honor Him by obedient submission.

D. Fear of God is not antithetical but complementary to love and joy (De 10:12; Ps 2:11).

E. Obeying God’s rules (#24) brings blessings now and evidence of heaven (Matt 7:21).

F. The whole matter – your life – the whole duty of man – is fear and obedience. Amen!

G. The summary is true for life now and prepares for the Day of judgment (II Co 5:9-11).

H. Fear and love of God is key (Pr 1:7; 9:10; Job 28:1-28; Luke 12:4-5; Heb 12:28-29).

I. The Fear of the LORD God (sermon outline) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/fear-of-god.pdf.

J. Judgment Seat of Christ (sermon outline) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/judgment-seat-of-christ.pdf.

 

#53 … WE KNOW THE FUTURE

A. Every worldview has an outcome – desired, probable, certain (ours) – theirs hopeless.

B. God gave promises and prophecies to every age of His people for hope and wisdom.

C. God purposed all things for us – celebrate this principle (I Cor 3:21-23; Rom 8:28-39).

D. Satan will be loosed before the end but destroyed by Jesus (Rev 20:7-10; II Thes 1:7).

E. Judgment Day ends the universe to declare us His sons (II Pet 3:10-14; I John 3:1-3).

F. Our eternal outlook guides conduct – only what’s done for Christ will last (Col 3:1-4).

G. God wins; Jesus rules the universe; we inherit all things with glorified bodies forever.

H. This great worldview fact stresses spiritual over physical (I Tim 4:8; II Core 4:17-18).

I. Creation Groaneth … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/sermons/prophecy/whole-creation-groaneth/sermon.php.

J. The End of the Universe (sermon by slides) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/end-of-universe.pdf.

 

#54 … LOVE THE BROTHERHOOD

A. Based on the above axioms, we as the children of God are a super-privileged minority.

B. The infinitely-wise God designed marriage, family, nation, and our own local church.

C. They are for profit and pleasure, a church the secret temple of God and body of Christ.

D. We help each member and the body (I Pet 2:17; Gal 6:10; Ep 4:8-16; I Cor 12:13-27).

E. A church is a team – SEAL team or the Patriots – all must engage – none left behind.

F. There is more to do than attend (Rom 12:9-16; I Cor 16:15; I Thess 5:14; Jas 5:19-20).

G. A church assembles for more than preaching (Heb 3:12-13; 10:23-25; I Cor 11:17-19).

H. We help scattered brothers/churches (Acts 11:29; Rom 16:1-16; II Cor 9:2; Heb 13:2).

I. We marry in the Lord, build camaraderie, stay connected, praise, encourage, exhort.

J. Kingdom Priorities (serving the church) … https://www.letgodbetrue.com/pdf/kingdom-priorities.pdf.