As a Matter of Fact
“So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts. But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.” I Peter 1:19-21
In our post modern world we are taught that there are no certainties in life-everything is relative. The postmodernist will say, “What might be true for you might not be true for me.” That is a foolish and dangerous way of thinking. The fact is 2+2=4. You say you don’t agree with that? Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Sorry friend, you’re wrong. It equals four. It always has, and it always will. Naturally we all have opinions on any given subject. Our opinions can and will differ. However, facts are facts. The fact is the Mustang is made by Ford. In my opinion the Mustang is the greatest car ever made. Although the fact is undeniable my opinion is just that-an opinion.
When one looks at the bible he must ask himself, “Is this document a matter of fact, or simply one’s opinion.” Let’s look at the facts. The fact is most other religious documents were written by a single person at one particular time in history, and they often contradict themselves. The fact is the bible was written by over forty men over a period of about 1500 years, and it never contradicts itself. The fact is extra-biblical history proves the bible to be true. The fact is archaeology proves the bible to be true. The fact is science, true science, not man-made theory, proves the bible to be true. The fact is there are hundreds of prophecies in the Old Testament and the New that have already come to fulfillment, exactly as the bible said they would, proves the bible to be true.
Therefore, when the bible makes such bold statements that it is the authoritative word given directly from God we must accept it as fact. (II Timothy 3:16, 17). When the bible claims that Jesus is the only way to salvation we must accept it as fact. (John 14:6). When the bible clearly defines what sin is and what sin isn’t, again, we must accept it as facts. When the bible claims that we must repent of our sins and accept Jesus by faith to be our Lord and our Savior we have no other choice but to accept it as fact. (Ephesians 2:1-10).
As we take a look at these facts we also see that fact that, “What’s good for you may not be good for me” argument is illogical and false. The bible is either totally true or it is totally false. The bible is either the Word of God or it is fallible in every way. Jesus is either the only way to salvation or He is no way at all. These are facts. The facts point to the fact that the bible is true. You can disagree with it if you wish. You are entitled to your opinion standing in contrast to the facts. But you are wrong. Rusty Kuhn
In our post modern world we are taught that there are no certainties in life-everything is relative. The postmodernist will say, “What might be true for you might not be true for me.” That is a foolish and dangerous way of thinking. The fact is 2+2=4. You say you don’t agree with that? Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Sorry friend, you’re wrong. It equals four. It always has, and it always will. Naturally we all have opinions on any given subject. Our opinions can and will differ. However, facts are facts. The fact is the Mustang is made by Ford. In my opinion the Mustang is the greatest car ever made. Although the fact is undeniable my opinion is just that-an opinion.
When one looks at the bible he must ask himself, “Is this document a matter of fact, or simply one’s opinion.” Let’s look at the facts. The fact is most other religious documents were written by a single person at one particular time in history, and they often contradict themselves. The fact is the bible was written by over forty men over a period of about 1500 years, and it never contradicts itself. The fact is extra-biblical history proves the bible to be true. The fact is archaeology proves the bible to be true. The fact is science, true science, not man-made theory, proves the bible to be true. The fact is there are hundreds of prophecies in the Old Testament and the New that have already come to fulfillment, exactly as the bible said they would, proves the bible to be true.
Therefore, when the bible makes such bold statements that it is the authoritative word given directly from God we must accept it as fact. (II Timothy 3:16, 17). When the bible claims that Jesus is the only way to salvation we must accept it as fact. (John 14:6). When the bible clearly defines what sin is and what sin isn’t, again, we must accept it as facts. When the bible claims that we must repent of our sins and accept Jesus by faith to be our Lord and our Savior we have no other choice but to accept it as fact. (Ephesians 2:1-10).
As we take a look at these facts we also see that fact that, “What’s good for you may not be good for me” argument is illogical and false. The bible is either totally true or it is totally false. The bible is either the Word of God or it is fallible in every way. Jesus is either the only way to salvation or He is no way at all. These are facts. The facts point to the fact that the bible is true. You can disagree with it if you wish. You are entitled to your opinion standing in contrast to the facts. But you are wrong. Rusty Kuhn
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