project

so i've borrowed some of these words in a condensed form from Dr. Del Tackett's description and vision and mission of the Truth Project. [emphasis added]

the full article can be found here The Truth Project

oh, and you can view the trailer as well: Truth Project trailer video
_______________________________________________________

In 2 Corinthians 2:11, Paul makes an interesting statement: "We are not unaware of Satan's schemes." I am afraid that the vast majority of God's people in our culture today are unaware of our enemy's schemes. That is why we are not faring well in the battle.

Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of Truth who will guide us into all Truth; the Word of God is described as Truth; Christ proclaims that it is Truth that sets us free; Scripture proclaims that we are sanctified by the Truth; and Jesus confessed before Pilate that the reason He came into the world was to testify to the Truth.

Sadly, the vast majority of believers in our culture are ill-prepared to fight in this battle. We suffer from the same pathologies the world does and, statistically, at roughly the same levels: divorce, sexual addictions, eating disorders, depression, worry, apathy, discontent, anger, abortion, poor media viewing habits, pornography . . . and so on.

How can this be? Quite simply, we are falling for the counterfeits.

We have taken key elements from the more than 300 hours of material that I have been teaching to students at the Focus on the Family Institute and New Geneva Theological Seminary, and have created a DVD-based, small-group curriculum that is designed to build a comprehensive, systematic, biblical worldview within those who participate.

There is one central theme running through The Truth Project: the Truth that we seek — and the Truth that stands directly opposed to the lies of the world, the flesh, and the devil — is found ultimately in the character and being of God Himself. That is why, over and over again, the DVD curriculum begins and ends with Him.

[and with reference to the 12 israelite spies upon their return from checking out the land of canaan...] How can 12 men, all seeing the same thing, return with such contrasting perspectives? The answer to this question is of the utmost importance to us today, because it speaks to the heart of almost every reason why some Christians shrink back in fear while others march forward in boldness. It has nothing to do with a good or poor self-image, or whether or not someone has achieved "self-actualization." It has everything to do with our beliefs about God and our thoughts on who He really is.

I believe the scroll of Hebrews 11, the Hall of Faith, continues to be unrolled and new names continually added to it . . . names of those whose hope and trust rest in God, His truth and His promises.

Our all-powerful God has promised us, through the prophet Isaiah, that "no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you" (Isaiah 54:17). Our prayer is that The Truth Project will provide you with the knowledge and insight you need in order to be a vessel for change in our fallen world.

Oh, that God would grant us a vision of Him! That is the desperate need of this hour. Take hope, my friends.

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up (Galatians 6:9).

_______________________________________________________

and if you're wondering why i posted this, it is because i have a fire inside of me to be an ambassador for the Truth. every once in a while God brings about a conversation or a thought or some revelation by His Spirit and/or His Word that leads me to believe all over again that my life has a specific purpose, that although i do not yet understand the details of all of it, He is orchestrating. always. for His glory and my partnership with Him in His work. i hold onto nothing as tightly as Him and the Truth. and His transforming work in our communities, families, and the Church.

i can't wait to see more.