Ephesians 4

Because every person has knowledge of some truth, the world teaches that there are many sources of truth and there cannot be one source of truth. It would have you believe that truth is relative, that what is true for one person is not true for someone else. But if that were true, then there would be no truth. Something that is true stands independent of all that is around it. Whether a person believes it is true or not does not change the fact that it is true. Just because a blind person cannot see light doesn't mean there isn't light. They have only lost their ability to perceive it. If a person who isn't blind tells them there is light, then the blind person must decide if that person is a telling the truth. Deciding that he isn't telling the truth does not change the fact that light exists.

When it comes to religion, the first thing a person must decide is whether or not they are going to believe the scriptures are true. Chapter 4 of Ephesians 4 puts forth some statements of truth and there is no different way to interpret them. The chapter says what is says and each person has to decide if they are going to believe it. To decide not to believe does not change the fact that it is true. What Paul says is clear and unequivocal.

1. There is a body and there is a spirit.
2. There is one faith that is true, not many
3. There is one form of and source for baptism
4. There is one God who is the Father.
5. There is one God who is Christ.
6. Christ descended from heaven and was on the earth and ascended back to where he was.
7. Christ organizes his church with apostles, prophets and other officers.
8. Christ organizes his church this way for specific purposes. These are:
a. to help the members live as perfect a life as possible
b. to administer the affairs of the church
c. to be a source of truth so all people can come to a unity of faith and belief
d. so all can come to be Christlike in their attributes
e. so people won't be confused by every teaching that is contrary to truth
f. when all people speak truth, loves abounds

There is more instruction in these verses, but that is what the chapter teaches. Believing the scriptures is a great source of strength and confidence. It give your feet solid ground to stand on. It gives your life purpose and direction and the ability to see through all the fog that life throws up in your face. It gives meaning and purpose to all you do. And whether or not we believe the truth that is in them will never change the fact that they are