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In the biblical context, "truths" refer to the divine realities and principles revealed by God through His Word, the Bible. Truth is a central theme in Scripture, reflecting God's nature and His expectations for humanity. The Bible presents truth as absolute, unchanging, and foundational to the Christian faith.
Nature of TruthTruth in the Bible is often synonymous with God's character. In
John 14:6, Jesus declares, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This statement underscores the belief that truth is not merely a concept but is embodied in the person of Jesus Christ. God's truth is eternal and unchanging, as seen in
Psalm 119:160: "The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever."
Truth in God's WordThe Scriptures are presented as the ultimate source of truth. In
John 17:17, Jesus prays, "Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth." This highlights the transformative power of God's Word, which purifies and sets believers apart for His purposes. The Bible is seen as the authoritative guide for faith and practice, providing wisdom and instruction for righteous living.
Truth and the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit is described as the "Spirit of truth" in
John 16:13: "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth." The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in illuminating the Scriptures, helping believers understand and apply God's truths to their lives. The Spirit's guidance ensures that Christians remain anchored in truth amidst a world of deception.
Truth and the ChurchThe Church is called to be the "pillar and foundation of the truth" (
1 Timothy 3:15). This responsibility involves upholding and proclaiming the truths of the Gospel, defending the faith against false teachings, and living out the truth in love.
Ephesians 4:15 encourages believers to "speak the truth in love," emphasizing the importance of truth in building up the body of Christ.
Truth and Personal ConductBelievers are exhorted to live in accordance with the truth.
Ephesians 4:25 instructs, "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body." Truthfulness is a reflection of one's relationship with God and is essential for maintaining integrity and trust within the Christian community.
Truth and FreedomTruth is liberating, as Jesus states in
John 8:32: "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." This freedom is not merely from sin but also from the bondage of falsehood and deception. Embracing God's truths leads to spiritual freedom and a deeper relationship with Him.
Truth in the Last DaysThe Bible warns of a time when truth will be rejected, and people will turn to myths and false teachings.
2 Timothy 4:3-4 cautions, "For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths." This prophecy underscores the importance of remaining steadfast in the truth, especially in the face of widespread apostasy.
In summary, biblical truths are foundational to the Christian faith, reflecting God's nature and His will for humanity. They are revealed through Scripture, illuminated by the Holy Spirit, and are to be upheld by the Church. Believers are called to live by these truths, experiencing the freedom and transformation they bring.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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n.) Plural of Truth.
Greek
4907. sunesis -- a running together, spec. understanding... Cognate: 4907 (from 4920 ) -- properly, facts joined together for , ie reasoning
that joins (indirect)
truths for . See also 4920 ().
...2727. katecheo -- to teach by word of mouth
... to," which intensifies 2278 , "to sound") -- properly, "sound down," ie learn exactly
by (meaningful repetition); to learn by ; to , teachingtruths as they...
4793. sugkrino -- to combine, compare
... Positively, 4793 ("closely compare") means graspingtruths as they are ""
into one entity, ie where each is understood (, 1 Cor 2:14)....
3100. matheteuo -- to be a disciple, to make a disciple
... helping someone to the Word of God to become a matured, growing (literally, "a learner,"
a true Christ-follower); to train (develop) in thetruths of Scripture...
3466. musterion -- a mystery or secret doctrine
... the NT: the counsels of God, once hidden but now revealed in the Gospel or some
fact thereof; the Christian revelation generally; particulartruths or details...
141. hairetikos -- causing division
... Cognate: 141 (an adjective, derived from 138 , "to choose, have a distinctive opinion")
-- a person, specializing in half-truths and misimpressions "to win...
5047. teleiotes -- completeness, perfection
... See 5056 (). 5047 ("") particularly then suggests the oftruths (stages of spiritual
growth), the culmination of which also supports future consummation....
Library
The Upper Room: Being a FewTruths for the Times
The Upper Room: Being a FewTruths for the Times. <. The Upper Room: Being
a FewTruths for the Times John Charles Ryle. Table of Contents....
A vindication of GospelTruths Opened,
... A VINDICATION of GOSPELTRUTHS OPENED,. ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES; AND THE
OPPOSITION MADE AGAINST IT BY EDWARD BORROUGH, A PROFESSED...
Out of TheseTruths, of which they Doubt not Whose Inward Eye Thou...
... Book XII Chapter XX Out of thesetruths, of which they doubt not whose inward
eye Thou hast enabled? Out of thesetruths, of which...
And Therefore, Sir, noTruths Concerning the Divine and Heavenly...
... [Way-2-19] And therefore, sir, notruths concerning the divine and heavenly
life are to be brought? And therefore, sir, notruths...
SomeTruths Held Even by the Heathen they Were, However, More...
... Chapter III."SomeTruths Held Even by the Heathen They Were, However, More
Often Wrong Both in Religious Opinions and in Moral Practice....
Some GospelTruths Opened, According to the Scriptures; Or, the...
... SOME GOSPELTRUTHS OPENED, ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES; OR, THE DIVINE AND
HUMAN NATURE OF CHRIST JESUS; HIS COMING INTO THE WORLD...
Hence all TheseTruths Plainly Follow: First, that Faith...
... [Way-2-113] Hence all thesetruths plainly follow: first, that faith?
Hence all thesetruths plainly follow: first, that faith...
Nicholas Tells the Master WholesomeTruths
... CHAPTER III NICHOLAS TELLS THE MASTER WHOLESOMETRUTHS. THE Master made
no reply for a while, but he was a meek and gentle man, and...
The Upper Room: Being a FewTruths for the Times
The Upper Room: Being a FewTruths for the Times. <.... Title Page. THE UPPER
ROOM Being a FewTruths for the Times JOHN CHARLES RYLE....
1 Cor. 15:3-4. FoundationTruths.
The Upper Room: Being a FewTruths for the Times. <.... CHAPTER IV
1 Cor. 15:3-4. FOUNDATIONTRUTHS. [4] "I delivered unto...
Thesaurus
Truths (15 Occurrences)... (n.) Plural of Truth. Multi-Version Concordance
Truths (15 Occurrences). John
17:8 For the
truths which Thou didst teach me I have taught them.
...Earthly (39 Occurrences)
... 1) John 3:12, "if I told you earthly things," ie things which are realized on earth,
things within the circle of human observation,truths of subjective...
Prophet (315 Occurrences)
... to the prophets whom God raised up among the people was "to correct moral and religious
abuses, to proclaim the great moral and religioustruths which are...
Secret (341 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 2:7 But in dealing withtruths hitherto kept secret we speak of God's
wisdom--that hidden wisdom which, before the world began, God pre-destined...
General (9 Occurrences)
... a title of honor, being applied to writings used by the initiated in esoteric circles
and highly valued by them as containingtruths miraculously revealed and...
Apocryphal
... a title of honor, being applied to writings used by the initiated in esoteric circles
and highly valued by them as containingtruths miraculously revealed and...
Hitherto (34 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 2:7 But in dealing withtruths hitherto kept secret we speak of God's
wisdom--that hidden wisdom which, before the world began, God pre-destined...
Taught (134 Occurrences)
... these things. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). John 17:8 For thetruths
which Thou didst teach me I have taught them. And they...
Imputation
... in historical form, either of a psychological fact, ie of something which takes
place in every individual, or of certain generaltruths concerning sin....
Carried (327 Occurrences)
... There for three months he continued to preach fearlessly, explaining in words which
carried conviction thetruths which concern the Kingdom of God. (WEY)....
Resources
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