The Battle for Truth

The Battle For Truth

Series: Stick to the Truth
Text: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

We must fight for the truth.

1. The church has always had to fight for the truth.
   • Old Testament
     • Israel
     • Elijah
     • All the prophets
   • New Testament
     • Jesus refuting the Pharisees
     • Early church coming up against Judaism and Rome
   • Early Centuries
     • The Trinity: Council of Nicaea, 325
     • God's Sovereignty: Council of Ephesus, 431
     • Deity of Christ: Council of Constantinople, Council of Ephesus, Council of Chalcedon
   • Middle ages
     • The Reformers standing up to the Roman Catholic Church
   • Puritans
     • Queen Mary against those who held to the reformation
   • Missionary Church
     • Modern Missionary Movement
     • Sunday School Movement in Orphan outreach
     • Abolitionist Movement
   • Fundamentalism
     • Opposing liberalism and modernism
     • Princeton Seminary
     • Battle for Biblical inerrancy

2. How do I fight for the truth?
   • Remember your commission
   • Believe God's words
   • Imitate God's character
   • Oppose false teaching

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