This sponsored post was prepared by The Master’s College.
Ask anyone today, “What is truth?” and you’re sure to start an interesting conversation. Try it on a university campus and you’re likely to receive laughter, scorn, and derision. The concept of truth has clearly fallen on hard times, and the consequences of rejecting it are ravaging human society. So let’s go back to the starting point and answer the question: What is truth?
One of the most profound and eternally significant questions in the Bible was posed by an unbeliever. Pilate turned to Jesus in His final hour and asked, “What is truth?” It was a rhetorical question, a cynical response to what Jesus had just revealed: “I have come into the world, to testify to the truth.”
Two thousand years later, the whole world breathes Pilate’s cynicism. Some say truth is a power play, a metanarrative constructed by the elite for the purpose of controlling the ignorant masses. To some, truth is subjective, the individual world of preference and opinion. Others believe truth is a collective judgment, the product of cultural consensus, and still others flatly deny the concept of truth altogether.
So, what is truth?
Here’s a simple definition drawn from what the Bible teaches: Truth is that which is consistent with the mind, will, character, glory, and being of God. Even more to the point: Truth is the self-expression of God. That is the biblical meaning of truth. Because the definition of truth flows from God, truth is theological.
(Adapted from The Truth War, © 2008, by John MacArthur. All rights reserved.)
Pastors, shepherds and church leaders, The Master’s College is eager to help foster spiritual growth in your congregation through an education in biblical Truth. At TMC, Truth is never an object of scorn or derision; it is the foundation for everything we do. Our president, John MacArthur, and our biblical studies professors—some of the best in the world—love the Bible and are passionate about helping students understand it. In fact, this is true of every professor, from English to Biology to Business.
Now, the same trusted biblical education that defines The Master’s College is available to everyone online. Whether you are pursuing a full Bible degree or just taking a few classes for personal edification, sitting under the instruction of trusted TMC professors is the best way to pursue that education.
TMC Online has options to fit any church’s needs. Individuals can apply for our fully accredited B.A. in Biblical Studies, B.A. in Biblical Counseling*, M.A. in Biblical Studies* or other degree programs. Classes are offered in 8-week sessions, with the next session scheduled to begin on March 7. Also popular is our Biblical Equipping Collection, which includes nine complete college classes, prepackaged with DVD lectures and study materials that are perfect for a Bible study or Sunday school class.
And don’t forget to sign up for our Partner Church Program to get a 10% tuition discount for any active member of your congregation.
These are just a few of the options that TMC Online has to offer. Contact Online Admissions to learn about all of our degree programs.
Phone: 877-302-3337
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*Coming summer 2016 pending approval from the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
