Series: Trusted Sources

Secondary Sources

Colossians 2:2-2:8

God has revealed Himself in three primary ways:  

creation, the church, and Scripture.

Social Engagement

Art/Beauty 

Books/Education 

Church 

Nature 

Bible

The Wisdom Pyramid

Brett McCracken

The Bible is not the only source of truth, but truth never contradicts the Bible. 

All of God’s revelation is designed to point to Christ. 

Colossians 2:2-8

PRACTICAL Discernment Steps

·      Stay in the Word. 

Psalm 119:130; Psalm 1:1-2

·      Ask God for wisdom. 

Ephesians 4:14; James 1:5

·      Determine the gravitational pull of a source. 

Colossians 2:8

·      Get in a small group of believers.

Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 13:20

·      Realize all secondary sources are fallible.

·      Acknowledge the Lordship of Christ.

Today’s Takeaway