When did moral standards like fidelity, honesty, and sacrificial love give way to safe sex, adultery, and living together? In this program, Chip continues addressing society's abandonment of biblical morality. Discover the devastating impact moral relativism has had on the culture and the church - and what Jesus said about absolute truth.Main Points Introduction: We’ve got a problem! The symptom: Moral issues The issues: Ethics and values The dilemma: Who determines what’s right or wrong? The question: What is truth? Understanding the real problem: Diagnosis - Our view of truth has dramatically shifted in the last 50-60 years. Among Intellectuals - Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis In Education - The Closing of the American Mind by Allan Bloom In Law & Science - Reason in the Balance: The Case Against Naturalism in Science, Law, and Education by Phillip E. Johnson In Culture - Escape from Reason by Francis A. Schaeffer AND The God Who Is There by Francis A. Schaeffer How is the “relative truth –vs– absolute truth” conflict played out daily? Public Rhetoric = Truth is Relative - "All are right," Pluralism, Tolerance Private Rhetoric = Truth is Absolute - "My rights," Justice, Fairness Painful Reults = Sowing and Reaping What did Jesus say about truth? Jesus’ outrageous claims …about Himself -John 14:6 | …about His Word -John 17:17 Jesus’ outrageous concern …about you -John 4:23 | …about your freedom -John 8:32 Broadcast Resource Download Free MP3 Message Notes Additional Resource Mentions "Not Beyond Reach" Small Group Study "Caring Enough to Confront" Resources About Chip Ingram Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways. About Living on the Edge Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus. Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner With Us Donate Online 888-333-6003