Arise Young Adults | The War on Truth (John 3:16-21) | Joe Rodeheaver

Main message: We are in a "war on truth" — Satan, the world, and our own flesh constantly lie and deceive, and the only firm foundation is Jesus (who is truth) and God's Word; believers must abide in Scripture, renew their minds, and live out and speak the truth.

Key points:

• Truth is conformity to fact/reality and ultimately to God's words; deception is being led into error.
• Three primary enemies of truth: Satan (the liar/accuser), the world (its values and distractions), and our own flesh (deceitful heart).
• Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life; knowing and abiding in him and his Word gives understanding and freedom.
• Practical responses: be vigilant (like a soldier), test teachings, shun influences that lead to ungodliness, speak and do the truth, and renew your mind.
• Rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment and pursue sanctification so your life conforms to God's truth.

Scriptures mentioned: John 3:16-18, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Ephesians 5:15, John 8:44, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 12:10, 1 Timothy 4:1, Ephesians 2, 1 John 2:15, 2 Timothy 4, Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 1, 1 John 5:20, Numbers 23:19, Jeremiah 10:10, John 14:6, John 17:17, Psalm 119, John 8:31-36, James 1:22, 2 Timothy 2:15, Ephesians 4:15, Proverbs 12:22, Romans 12:2