How does recognizing Jesus as "true" influence our relationship with God? Jesus, the True Revelation of God “ And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true. And we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.” 1 John 5:20 • Jesus doesn’t merely tell the truth; He is Truth incarnate (John 14:6). • By coming, He “has given us understanding.” We do not discover God on our own—Jesus opens our eyes (Luke 24:45). • Because He is “the true God and eternal life,” knowing Him is identical to knowing God and possessing life that never ends (John 17:3). What “True” Means in Scripture • Genuine, not counterfeit (John 1:9) • Faithful, never changing (Revelation 3:7) • Perfectly reliable, worthy of total trust (Hebrews 6:18) Implications for Our Relationship with God 1. Certainty instead of speculation – We can approach God with assurance, not guesswork (Hebrews 4:16). 2. Union instead of distance – “We are in Him who is true.” The believer is placed in Christ, enjoying unbroken fellowship (Colossians 3:3). 3. Eternal life now, not merely later – Life isn’t postponed to heaven; it begins the moment we receive the True One (John 5:24). 4. Safeguard against deception – Knowing the true guards us from idols and false teachings (1 John 5:21; Matthew 24:24). 5. Motivation for obedience – When Truth lives in us, His commands become life-giving, not burdensome (1 John 5:3). Practical Ways This Truth Shapes Daily Life • Fill your mind with His Word—the written truth points to the Living Truth (Psalm 119:160). • Speak honestly—lying becomes unthinkable when Truth indwells you (Ephesians 4:25). • Rest in His promises—Truth cannot fail, so anxiety loses its grip (Matthew 6:31-33). • Discern teachings—measure every message by Scripture, the standard of truth (Acts 17:11). • Worship with gratitude—Truth set you free; respond with joyful praise (John 8:32). Scriptures Echoing the Same Assurance • John 1:17 – “Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” • John 18:37 – “Everyone who is of the truth listens to My voice.” • Colossians 2:9 – “In Him all the fullness of Deity dwells bodily.” • Hebrews 13:8 – “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Closing Encouragement Recognizing Jesus as true anchors every aspect of our walk with God. Confidence replaces doubt, intimacy replaces distance, and life—real, unending life—flows from the One who is Himself “the true God and eternal life.” |
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