“GODQUEST – PT. I [THE QUEST]”
PASTOR MARK JOHNSON
SEPTEMBER 25, 2011



Text: John 14:1–6

INTRO: What was on your mind as you came to church today? Even though we may all be at different places in our journey, I invite all of you on a 6-week GodQuest. A quest is a search for something of great value. What could be of greater value than a search for God? On our GodQuest journey, we are going to explore some of the most pressing life questions – questions about truth, the existence of God, creation ,the Bible, evil, suffering, and more. Isn’t a quest of this nature worth the investment of time?

Signpost #1 is The Quest. What you believe determines where you go in life, which is especially true regarding what you believe about God. Our beliefs affect our choices, the paths we take in life, and our ultimate destination. Which path are you talking? How’s it working out for you?

In John 14:6, Jesus said He is the way, the truth, and the life. In saying He was the truth, Jesus implied three things:

I. I CAN KNOW THAT TRUTH EXISTS.

A. Many people today don’t believe absolute truth exists.

B. If Jesus is the truth (Jn. 14:6), than truth must exist.

II. I CAN KNOW THE TRUTH.

A. Jesus implied that this truth could be known by His followers.

B. What good is it for truth to exist if we cannot know it?

C. Jesus had earlier said that we would be able to know the truth (Jn. 8:32).

D. For those who claim that truth cannot be known, how can you know that truth can’t be known? Have you really gone on a serious quest for truth (Matt. 7:7-8)?

III. I CAN LIVE IN RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TRUTH.

A. The truth is not “out there” – but the truth is in Jesus.

B. Jesus said God’s Word is truth (Jn. 17:17).

CONCLUSION: Are you willing to do a sincere search for truth? Let’s go on a GodQuest together!