Truth Project Could Change Our Nation

By Bev Ehlen

The issues of the day are more than troubling; abortion, divorce, the redefinition of marriage, human cloning, rampant immorality, government corruption. America has lost its way. But it is not the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, the pornography trade, Hollywood or the mainstream media who are at fault. The fault lies with Christians who have either abdicated their responsibilities or bought into the world’s lies out of ignorance and are living according to the world’s standards as opposed to God’s.

God promised to heal our land when His people turn from their wicked ways. The key to our country being healed is Christians repenting. The need for repentance will become evident once our minds are transformed by the Word of God.

There is something that could help turn our hearts and minds to God - a study that could not only change us but could change our nation.

Focus on the Family has produced The Truth Project which is a study that is probably the best tool available for transforming minds and lives of Christians. The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group curriculum which is a systematic and comprehensive biblical worldview study that looks at all of life. This home study is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview and will equip people to make a Christ-centered difference in our culture by applying God's principles to daily life.

The following are brief descriptions of each of the 12 lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett.

Lesson 1 - Veritology: What is Truth?

The Truth Project begins by defining truth as "that which corresponds to reality." This absolute and eternal truth, at the heart of Jesus' mission on earth, continues to be the focal point of the cosmic battle in our own time.

Lesson 2 - Philosophy and Ethics: Says Who?

Truth is not simply an academic concept. The way we think about truth has a direct bearing upon the way we live our lives. What's more, our understanding of right and wrong is directly dependent on our worldview: is the universe God's creation or a closed cosmic cube?

Lesson 3 - Anthropology: Who is Man?

The Bible tells us that man was created in God's image but fell from innocence through sin. Modern psychology, on the other hand, asserts that man is inherently good and behaves badly only under the influence of social or institutional pressure. This lesson explores the implications of both views.

Lesson 4 - Theology: Who is God?

Eternal life, according to Jesus, is knowing God in an intimate, personal, and relational way. Such knowledge, which is possible only because of divine revelation, transforms us from the inside out as we begin to see ourselves in the light of His majesty and holiness.

Lesson 5 - Science: What is True?

(Part One) Science, the "systematic study of the natural world," brings to light innumerable evidences of Intelligent Design. But Darwinian theory transforms science from the honest investigation of nature into a vehicle for propagating a godless philosophy. (Part Two) A careful examination of molecular biology and the fossil record which demonstrates that evolution is not a "proven fact." Meanwhile, history shows that ideas, including Darwinism as a social philosophy, have definite consequences – consequences that can turn ugly when God is left out of the picture.

Lesson 6 - History: Whose Story?

Does the past have an objective actuality and significance? Or does it, as postmodernist philosophy asserts, exist primarily inside our heads? This lesson considers the meaning of history as God’s story and shows us why remembering is so important.

Lesson 7 - Sociology: The Divine Imprint

The order we observe in the natural realm is even more apparent in the social systems God has established: family, church, community, state, labor, and the union between God and man. Life is a series of relationships that flow out of and reflect the Trinitarian nature of the Creator.

Lesson 8 - Unio Mystica: Am I Alone?

Is it possible for the infinite, eternal Creator to dwell within the heart of an individual? The implications of this great mystery, which represents the very core of the Christian faith, are explored at length in this examination of the most intimate of the social spheres.

Lesson 9 - The State: Whose Law?

Of all the social spheres, the state, to which God grants the power of the sword for the punishment of evil and the preservation of the good, has the greatest potential to go awry if it oversteps its authority. The civil magistrate must always remember his place under the sovereignty of God – otherwise, havoc will ensue.

Lesson 10 - The American Experiment: Stepping Stones

America is unique in the history of the world. On these shores a people holding to a biblical worldview have had an opportunity to set up a system of government designed to keep the state within its divinely ordained boundaries. Lesson 10 follows the history of this experiment and explores what happens to freedom when God is forgotten.

Lesson 11 - Labor: Created to Create

Contrary to a great deal of contemporary popular opinion, work is not a "curse." God Himself is active and creative, and He calls man to share in the joy of His activity and creativity. Labor, economics, media, and the creative arts all have a role to play in magnifying the glory of the Creator.

Lesson 12 - Community and Involvement: God Cares, do I?

The ethical law and the meaning of the Christian life are summed up in the commandment to love God and one's neighbor. This command is the source of the believer's motivation for self-sacrificial service to the needy and their personal involvement in our culture.

Getting Involved

There is no mandatory homework for this study and very little required preparation for leaders. The Truth Project study is designed to help the Christian discover the lies that he or she has bought. Once one understands one has sinned one can repent. As Christians turn from the wicked ways of the world, God has a reason to heal our land.

The key to starting a Truth Project study in your area is to either attend a Truth Project Conference or go through a study and then obtain the DVD set. A Truth Project Conference will be held on October 12 and 13 in Louisville, KY. You can go to the website and register online at thetruthproject.org/events. If you don’t have Internet access you can call Focus on the Family at 1-800-232-6459. For information regarding Truth Project classes in the St. Louis/St. Charles areas call Bev Ehlen at (636) 932-4496.