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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.
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.
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.
“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.
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).
19 sty 2023 · The Bible reveals truth as a moral concept rooted in God’s character (Psalm 43:3; 25:5; 26:3; 86:11; Isaiah 65:16). He is the “God of truth” (Isaiah 65:16, NLT), and His truthfulness embraces His steadfastness, trustworthiness, and eternal faithfulness (Psalm 117:2).
1 wrz 2023 · • Truth is not how we know; truth is what we know. • Truth is not simply what is believed. A lie believed is still a lie. • Truth is not what is publicly proved. A truth can be privately known (for example, the location of buried treasure).
