As my discussion with my friend the other day continued, at times fruitful, at others leaving me to question what on Earth is it that any of us can know for certain! Different cultural backgrounds, life experiences, even an age gap creates misunderstanding and miscommunication galore! Yesterday's post was the product of our original discussion, social inequalities, but it became philosophical and I always strikeout at that point!
So what can you, I, or anyone know for certain? Back to the basics -
1 Timothy 1:15-17
We can know that the story about Jesus is true.
- He was born
- His stated goal was to break the cost of sin
- We each must agree
We can know that this truth is universal and deserves acceptance.
We can know the very plan of God.
- To save us out of our sin
We can know our great need for Him.
- Paul declares himself the greatest sinner
- Jesus' coming to this world was personal
- The gospel should therefore be personal to each of us
We can know that we are God's Mercy on display.
- To demonstrate Jesus
- To show evidence of our own sin and failings
- To show evidence of God's Grace
- To show that God's Grace can reach even you!
We can know where our praise belongs.
- All praise is God's
- All praise is only God's
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