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The Bible teaches that there is such a thing as truth—“true truth,” as Christian apologist Francis Schaefer put it.2 This truth is grounded in the very character and being of God. And knowing the truth brings wholeness, healing, freedom, life, and joy.
Truth derives its ultimate meaning from the Person of God. Truth, then, is that which is firmly established, not in courtrooms or in science labs, not by the world’s moralists, philosophers or politicians, but established in the eternal counsels of Almighty God.
Used in various senses in Scripture. In Proverbs 12:17, 19, it denotes that which is opposed to falsehood. In Isaiah 59:14, 15, Jeremiah 7:28, it means fidelity or truthfulness. The doctrine of Christ is called "the truth of the gospel" (Galatians 2:5), "the truth" (2 Timothy 3:7; 4:4).
“Hashem, God is the truth” (Jeremiah 10:10; literal translation). For the Bible then, truth does exist; truth is association with God Himself. In fact, truth, Emeth, in the Hebrew language, is one of the 13 attributes of God.
To gain the Truth from the Bible, one needs honesty, humility and meekness, including willingness to discard preconceived ideas; one must "let God be true," though it make "every man a liar"; "if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them"; thus one’s faith will stand, not in man’s wisdom, but in God’s pow...
4 sie 2009 · Here’s a simple definition drawn from what the Bible teaches: Truth is that which is consistent with the mind, will, character, glory, and being of God. Even more to the point: Truth is the self-expression of God. That is the biblical meaning of truth. Because the definition of truth flows from God, truth is theological.
The “What is Truth” Bible study has been designed to help people see the Word of God is the only true and reliable source of truth about God. This is also a Bible study about God’s plan of salvation. We will focus our attention on ten categories: 1. Why is it necessary to know the truth about God? 2. Where can we find the truth about God? 3.
