What other scriptures emphasize the eternal truth of God's word? Living Truth in Psalm 119:142 “Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Your law is the truth.” This single line anchors the conviction that God’s word is eternally true—unchanging, reliable, and righteous in every age. Old-Testament Echoes of Permanence • Psalm 119:89 – “Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven.” • Isaiah 40:8 – “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” • Numbers 23:19 – “God is not a man, that He should lie… Does He speak and not act?” • Proverbs 30:5 – “Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.” These verses show that long before Christ came, Israel’s scriptures already proclaimed a word fixed in heaven, immune to decay and human error. The Messiah’s Own Testimony • Matthew 5:18 – “Until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot… will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.” • Luke 21:33 – “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.” • John 17:17 – “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” • John 10:35 – “…Scripture cannot be broken…” Jesus treats Scripture as indestructible, down to its smallest mark, and equates it with absolute truth. His words share the same eternal character. Apostolic Confirmation • 1 Peter 1:23-25 – “You have been born again… through the living and enduring word of God… ‘the word of the Lord stands forever.’” • 2 Timothy 3:16 – “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction…” • Hebrews 4:12 – “The word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword…” • 1 Thessalonians 2:13 – “…you accepted it not as the word of men but as it truly is, the word of God, which is now at work in you who believe.” • Revelation 21:5 – “Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.” The apostles echo the psalmist: God’s word is not only historically accurate but presently alive, working, and eternally dependable. Why This Matters Now • Confidence: An unchanging word anchors us in a shifting world. • Clarity: Because Scripture is flawless, it speaks with final authority on faith and practice. • Comfort: The same truth that sustained saints of old sustains us today and will stand tomorrow. Psalm 119:142 opens the door; the rest of Scripture walks us through, assuring us that every promise, precept, and prophecy of God remains true—forever. |
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