What does "He who sent Me is truthful" reveal about God's nature? Setting the Scene: John 8:26 “I have much to say about you and to judge. But He who sent Me is truthful, and what I have heard from Him I tell the world.” What “He Who Sent Me Is Truthful” Tells Us about God • God’s very essence is truth; falsehood has no place in Him (Numbers 23:19; Titus 1:2). • His words, judgments, and promises are absolutely reliable (Psalm 119:160). • Because the Father is truthful, everything Jesus communicates carries divine authority and accuracy (John 12:49-50). Truthfulness as an Essential Attribute • Unchanging character: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). God does not shift or evolve in honesty. • Moral perfection: “It is impossible for God to lie” (Hebrews 6:18). • Covenant faithfulness: every promise finds its “Yes” in Him (2 Corinthians 1:20). Implications for Christ’s Mission 1. Authentic Revelation – Jesus speaks only what He hears from the Father (John 8:28). – His teaching stands apart from human speculation. 2. Absolute Authority – Rejecting Jesus’ words equals rejecting God’s truth (John 12:48‐50). 3. Assurance of Salvation – The gospel rests on a foundation that cannot be falsified (John 14:6). Impact on Believers Today • Confidence in Scripture: every passage is trustworthy because it originates from the truthful God. • Stability in trials: promises such as Romans 8:28 are guaranteed. • Call to integrity: “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully” (Ephesians 4:25). Supporting Scriptures • Psalm 31:5 — “You have redeemed me, O LORD, God of truth.” • John 17:17 — “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” • Revelation 19:11 — “Faithful and True” is Christ’s very name. Takeaway God’s nature is pure truthfulness; therefore His Son’s words are utterly dependable, and our faith rests on an unshakeable foundation. |
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