Truth... It Is So Irresistible

By Derek Murrell

What is irresistible truth and why is it so irresistible? The apex of our message, its ultimate purpose, is to communicate the truth which has been around throughout the ages. Currently, truth is nothing more than a convenient word used to describe some type of idealized concept relating to specific individuals or groups. To this notion we contend. We believe that truth starts with the saving power of Jesus Christ. This truth accepted or not becomes irresistible, as clearly seen through history. And the fact that most want to ascribe to some sort of truth only reinforces truth as an overarching concept and irresistible by nature. Even the ultimate question of whether God exists or not has been quite irresistible in as far as recorded history reveals. Many atheists, who by definition negate the existence of God, live wholly devoted to discussing this "God" who they conclude does not exist. Whether atheist, agnostic or the like, we desire to proclaim a reasoned message for our hope in Christ, a hope that is irresistible.

Much can be said of words akin to truth and reality through philosophical debate, but the ultimate source of truth is found through Jesus Christ. The good news of the Bible, more formally known as the Gospel message, begins with recognizing God as a just God, a God who must deal with the sin and failing of mankind. If he does not, how can God possibly be just? Only through the death of Jesus Christ on the cross can all of God's judgment be satisfied for the sin of humankind. In fact, Isaiah 53:10 tells is that it even pleased God to crush his son, Jesus Christ. Now, the question may be rendered, "Is not God a God of love?" Sure he is, but sometimes he must deal harshly in order to love. God must hate sin in order to love that which is good. In order for a holy and just God to love that which is good, our sins had to be dealt with, or better yet, crushed in order for the plan of reconciliation to be fulfilled. It is utterly impossible for human beings to acquire a relationship with a holy God without the perfect work of Jesus Christ's death on the cross over 2,000 years ago. Jesus, through his great love for man and hatred for sin, fulfilled his purpose by coming to earth and testifying to the truth (Matt. 18:37). It is this truth embodied in Jesus Christ that brings one to the knowledge, understanding and reality of sin against a holy and just God and it is this truth that will set one free. It is because of the truth of Jesus Christ and his atoning work on the cross that we make our stand and submit our message to the world.

At times, to even entertain such a foreign process, rigorous debate and dialogue from all fields of study are amassed at the dividing line of thought. Not everything will be understood by everyone and many will condemn the preceding position and our message without due process and thorough examination. This will not be a deterrent to our mission for the Bible says that at times it will be so. Furthermore, this message is so intrinsically important that we have devoted our lives to studying the Bible, philosophy, science and other disciplines that make up the 21st Century theater of debate. We realize that to not subject ourselves to such devotion would limit the scope of our own understanding and therefore be damaging to our propagation and to the integrity of the Gospel message that we so vigorously espouse.

It should also be understood that those who deny universal truth do so while acknowledging their own universal truth, as the notion of denial espouses a truth claim which underlies that assertion. With truth, what can we know? We can know that everyone can espouse a different truth as if only one can be inherently correct. But, without truth, what can we know? This, is the irresistible nature of truth, because without truth there would be no meaningful discussion. We invite anyone to journey with us as we pit the truth we hold, the message of the Gospel, against the worldviews of our age.