Solid!

Written by cycleguy on March 3rd, 2016

Solid

 

“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.”  Bilbo Baggins in Fellowship of the Ring

That statement sort of sums up how I feel. To wade into the minefield of truth is dangerous business. If we don’t keep our moorings, we could be swept off into who know where. But failing to do so, leaves us like we are wearing a pair of too large pants without a belt. They are going to come down and reveal personal items to others. 🙂

Truth: the inadequacy of what you believe will soon be exposed for all to see.

Things sure have changed. When I was in college I heard about a preacher named J.W. McGarvey (late 1800/early 1900s). During his lifetime the Bible came under siege and someone asked him if he was going to defend the Bible. His answer was striking: “No. The Bible doesn’t need defended. It defends itself.”

I’m not too sure that is a reasonable-or viable-argument today. The fight over the Bible has become more and more volatile, more and more pronounced.

TRUTH MATTERS

Over the next two months my sermon series will be looking at truth: God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Bible and the Church. I’m calling it SOLID! because our day and age requires we do what Peter says, “Always be ready to give an answer for the hope that lies within.” I’d appreciate your prayers.

 

10 Comments so far ↓

  1. Jeff says:

    Truth: the inadequacy of what you believe will soon be exposed for all to see. What in the world does that mean? Who decides what is adequate. I find believers no different in any aspect than non believers. I actually can’t tell the difference unless someone tells me. I am all in favor of exposing the inadequacy of what I believe. I am not sure how to do that. I would understand if the saying was…Truth: the inadequacy of what you KNOW will soon be exposed for all to see. That is an easy one to spot.
    Anyhow give them all the facts and it is pretty easy to know what is believable and what is not.

    • cycleguy says:

      The inadequacy of belief in a biblical worldview will be plain to see. Truthfully, it is sad what you say…that you can’t tell the difference in the believer or non-believer. It should be evident, if in nothing else, than in the way we act. What I believe about the Bible, ethics, even fantasy, will become known.

  2. floyd says:

    Sounds awesome. Praying for you and all of yours, Bill. Appreciate the fact that you do it with humility. I think that speaks the loudest.

  3. You have my prayers, Bill! We need the wisdom of God’s Word more than ever in these changing and troubled times.
    Blessings!

  4. Deb Wolf says:

    Wow, I wish I lived close enough to attend services there. I recently started a Twitter chat with someone asking me why I believe what I believe and questioned the validity of the Bible. It’s been a good discussion that prompted lots of thought and digging. A good thing for a month when I’m taking an intentional look at wisdom! Blessings on your sermon series!

    • cycleguy says:

      Well…if it doesn’t sound like tooting a horn…they are on podcast. Go to the church’s website: ovcf.org. In left hand margin.

  5. Sandra J says:

    I am captivated by your words, and, of course, love your analogy of pants that are too large and may leave us exposed! Truth matters – I agree! Blessings!

    • cycleguy says:

      Thanks Sandra. Funny…you are the only person here or in person who alluded to the pants analogy. 🙂 Thanks for coming by.