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What is the purpose of defending truth?
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Truth is not relative or tied to one’s perspective. As Christians, we know the truth, and it nullifies other worldviews. Therefore it is necessary to defend the truth in order that others will be set free from the bondage of sin.
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The purpose ultimately is to lead the person to see that Christian belief in Jesus Christ as Saviour is logical and credible, and to influence him to consider it for himself. This is because we believe that truth sets a person free, so we hope to see this result in the person.
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I see the purposes of defending truth as (1) helping people to be freed from “the bondage of sin” and (2) having the opportunity to find greater meaning in their lives. An understanding of truth can lead to both of these goals.
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Defending truth should eventually bring unbelievers into a belief in Christ, who is the truth.
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There is an exhaustive amount of misconceptions and misinformation about God’s word. It is imperative that we know the scriptures so that the enemy, someone with limited knowledge, or with alternative motives does not have the privilege of misleading or misguiding us. We should be ready and willing to defend the truth not just to show what we know but to save and fulfill what is said in 1 Timothy 2:3-4, “This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.”
