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I am Innocent of the Blood of all Men (version 2)

March 16th, 2007

In a court of Law when a witness is being sworn in they are asked, “Do you promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?”  For justice to prevail the whole truth must be known.  A partial truth is no truth at all.  A partial truth is a whole lie! Webster's dictionary defines truth as "the body of real things, events, and facts: actuality.  Most everyone understands, from his or her personal experience, that a partial truth can be as misleading as an outright lie.  Nowhere is the need for the whole truth more important than as it relates to faith in God. The whole truth is in direct connection with the person and the character of God.  However, partial truth is certain to misrepresent God, His purposes and His plans. 
Acts 20:17-27
 
I. Do You Understand the Whole Truth?
 
  • “Repentance” Turn to God v. 21
  • Have Faith in our Lord Jesus v 21
  • Give up Everything v.24
  • Be Baptized Acts 9:1-18 Scales fell from Paul’s eyes, he was obedient, was baptized
  • Back to Acts 20:24 Complete the task the Lord Jesus has given us
  • Matthew 28:18-20
 
II.  Have You Lived the Whole Truth?
  • I served the Lord (he was obedient to God) v.19
  • I was Severely Tested v.19
  • “You know” (they knew his life matched his message) v.19
  • I have not hesitated to preach the gospel v.20
  • I have Taught you publicly and Privately v.20
  • I have declared to “all people” v.21
  • “I am going, not knowing what will happen” (living by faith) v.22
  • I consider my life worth nothing v.24
  • I want to complete the task the Lord gave me v.24
  • Testifying as a witness to the power of God’s Grace! v. 24
 
III. The Whole Truth Will Determine your Final Destiny
 
  • Acts 2:36-41 Those who accept the truth and agree to live according to the truth have the opportunity to be Saved!
  • 1 John 1:5-2:6
    • If we walk in darkness you are headed for hell
    • If you walk in the light “according to God,” Jesus comes as your defense attorney to save you
    • We all have sin, don’t be deceived, we need a defense attorney
    • You know Jesus if you obey his commands
    • Do what the word says! Obey!
 
For justice to prevail the whole truth must be known.  A partial truth is no truth at all.  A partial truth is certain to misrepresent God, His purposes and His plans.  To miss the truth is to miss God! If you want to know the whole truth, lets set up some time to get together to talk and study the Bible about how we can help you be represented by our defense attorney, Jesus Christ.