Introduction:

1. One of the greatest battles in our current spiritual warfare is the widespread denial in our culture that objective truth and morality exists.

2. The implications of this philosophy are broad and destructive, especially spiritually.

Discussion:

I. The Basics of Relativism (Credit Jim Laffel)

A. Reality is in the mind of the beholder; I construct my own reality.

B. People cannot think independently of their culture.

C. We cannot judge things in others because our reality may differ from theirs.

II. The Implications of Relativism

A. In society we see the fruits of relativism in the identity crisis sweeping the nation:

1. People with biology degrees cannot discern a boy from a girl.

2. Rapidly increasing numbers of people are suffering from identity confusion.

3. Moral and religious anarchy is the rule, not the exception.

B. If truth is non-existent, so are sanctification and freedom from sin (John 8:31-32; 17:17).

III. The Self-Contradiction of Relativism

A. This view is not new (Judges 21:25; Acts 17:21-23; John 18:37-38).

B. The claim that no one has the right to judge the beliefs and practices of others is itself a judgment of the beliefs and practices of others.

C. The claim that nothing can be known is itself a claim to know that one thing.

IV. The Christian Soldier’s Response

A. Take the threat seriously (Ephesians 6:10-13; 2 Corinthians 4:3-4; 11:3, 13-15; 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11).

B. Know biblical faith is evidence based (Hebrews 11:1; John 10:37-38; 20:30-31; 2 Peter 1:16-21).

C. Be fully prepared to present that evidence (Luke 16:8; 1 Peter 3:15; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5).

1. The roots of relativism are ancient, but its impact has been catastrophic of late.

2. We must not yield in this battle; our souls and those of our children are at stake.

3. Our faith rests on a solid foundation based in objective truth and really real reality.