Jesus said, "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free." It is amazing to me how many people actually reject the truth when they hear it. With the amazing success of the Da Vinci Code people are literally falling all over themselves to say that this book is true. One lady even said, "I know the book isn't true, but I just want it to be." That's crazy.
But the larger issue is when people are presented a lie that is called the truth without knowing the actual truth they have nothing to compare the lie to. So in their minds it must be true. The scripture says the mind of the unbeliever cannot comprehend spiritual truth. That is because they are dead in their trespasses and need the ultimate Truth to set them free. But until that Truth comes they will settle for a lie against the truth.
Another amazing thing I am discovering is that the DVC is based on the Gnostics beliefs. The interesting part is the unreliable books claim the reliable ones (OT/NT) are not reliable and trustworthy. Isn't it like the devil to twist truth to make the truth look false. He is not stupid. We must be on our guard when dealing with the enemy. The Bible says, "Resist the Devil and he will flee." How do we resist him? With the truth. We must make the truth known to all those we come into contact with. The truth is Jesus is the divine Son of God. Salvation comes through him alone. No one else.
Because of all this, I have started a four week series on the DVC at church. So far I have received very positive feedback. If you are interested in what I shared on Easter you can go to our church website and look at the news article section. I have placed my sermon notes here . I am excited to be part of the discussion about this book and sharing the truth.
But the larger issue is when people are presented a lie that is called the truth without knowing the actual truth they have nothing to compare the lie to. So in their minds it must be true. The scripture says the mind of the unbeliever cannot comprehend spiritual truth. That is because they are dead in their trespasses and need the ultimate Truth to set them free. But until that Truth comes they will settle for a lie against the truth.
Another amazing thing I am discovering is that the DVC is based on the Gnostics beliefs. The interesting part is the unreliable books claim the reliable ones (OT/NT) are not reliable and trustworthy. Isn't it like the devil to twist truth to make the truth look false. He is not stupid. We must be on our guard when dealing with the enemy. The Bible says, "Resist the Devil and he will flee." How do we resist him? With the truth. We must make the truth known to all those we come into contact with. The truth is Jesus is the divine Son of God. Salvation comes through him alone. No one else.
Because of all this, I have started a four week series on the DVC at church. So far I have received very positive feedback. If you are interested in what I shared on Easter you can go to our church website and look at the news article section. I have placed my sermon notes here . I am excited to be part of the discussion about this book and sharing the truth.
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